About YWCA - Lethbridge & District

YWCA Lethbridge and District evolved when a committee of representatives from local organizations investigated the need for a residence for students and working women in the area. By 1949, a permanent Board of Directors was organized and the Young Women’s Christian Association of Lethbridge and District registered as a society in 1951.

More than sixty years have passed since those humble beginnings, and YWCA Lethbridge & District has continued to grow and respond to the needs of the Southern Alberta community. Housing, homelessness, poverty, domestic and sexual violence, health, fitness, volunteerism, youth empowerment, leadership and a place to belong are all addressed at YWCA.

We are …
A YWCA built and sustained by the community.
A YWCA that evolves with the needs and desires of the community.
A YWCA that is privileged to serve Southern Alberta.
A YWCA that serves more than 6,000 individuals each year.

As a member organization of YWCA Canada, we share in the history and responsibility of being Canada’s oldest and largest women’s multi-service organization. Through YWCA Canada, we are connected not only across nine provinces and two territories, but worldwide, uniting 25,000,000 women and girls throughout YWCAs in 125 countries.

Job Details

REPORTING LINE: The Crisis Intervention Worker reports directly to the Team Lead and Operation Manager.

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: The Child Trauma Informed Specialist is a component of the Harbour House Support Services Team specializing in support services for children and youth who have experienced family violence including childcare support. Child Trauma Informed Specialist will support protection, prevention, and early intervention activities, this includes the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) survey with both the mother (guardian) and the child(ren), as well as children/youth safety plans. The Child Trauma Informed Specialist concentrates on relationship building, parenting support and child/youth-focused intensive support. All while ensuring a safe environment for children while promoting the development of social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Agency:

1. To perform related assignments as assigned by the Operations Manager, or the CEO.

2. To act as ambassador for the YWCA when representing the Association and through participation in company events.

3. To establish and maintain liaison with community agencies.

4. To assist clients in development of self-reliance and stabilization.

5. Other duties as required.

2) Program:

1. Coordinating client care with the Harbour House Supports Services (HHSS) Team Lead, Intensive Case Managers (ICM) and Harbour House Crisis Intervention Workers,

2. Developing Safety Plans with children and youth as well as with the guardian,

3. Navigating systems coordinating services and accompanying to appointments to access community resources.

4. Providing information and advocacy,

5. Referring to community supports such as medical, educational, mental health, addictions, cultural supports, and meaningful daily activities.

6. Childcare Services – plan, implement, and supervise a variety of interactive activities for the children in a nurturing and safe environment.

7. Manage data related to children engagement and referrals and complete relevant reports,

8. Available for on call child protection concerns.

3) Community:

1. Liaise with community agencies that support children and families that have experienced trauma, service groups and other agencies as required for program services,

2. Educate community partners to referral processes and services offered, and,

3. Establish and maintain professional relationships with community contacts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1) Knowledge:

1. Strong knowledge of Social Service Community Agencies and protocols.

2. Understanding divorce, separation, and child welfare issues.

3. Knowledge of the Harm Reduction Model

4. Knowledge of trauma-informed, person-centered care

5. Knowledge of family violence dynamics, addictions, mental health issues and victimology.

6. Knowledge of intake and assessment procedures.

7. Knowledge of crisis intervention dynamics.

8. Knowledge of child/youth Safety Planning.

9. Knowledge of childhood developmental stages and milestones.

10. Knowledge of Ages and Stages of children

11. Knowledge of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)

2) Skills:

1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.

2. Exercise good judgment and sound decision-making skills.

3. Ability to work both independently and in a team.

4. Strong organizational skills.

5. Ability to address groups.

6. Sensitivity to cultural diversity

7. Excellent time management skills.

3) Education and Experience:

1. Degree or Diploma in Human Services Field

2. Suicide Prevention/Intervention

3. Current First Aid and CPR Level C with AED Training

4. Current Criminal Record Check and Child and Youth Intervention Record Check

5. Ability to transport participants (Driver’s Abstract, Proof of 2-million-dollar liability on personal insurance)

Resumes and cover letters are to be sent directly to Human Resources for consideration at [email protected]