Huron Women's Shelter - Second Stage Housing and Counselling Services

We believe that women, given emotional support and much needed resources, can be empowered to recognize their own strengths and choose a safe and fulfilling future.

Huron Women’s Shelter is proud to present a new Sexual Assault Prevention booklet for the youth in Huron County.

The agency received one-time funding from the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) to prepare and produce a booklet that is full of useful information about healthy dating relationships, what to look for in a partner and where to turn for help if you need it. We know that one in four girls will be sexually assaulted before the age of 16 and one in 7 boys. Knowing where to turn for help is critical. Huron Women’s Shelter wants to provide help for victims of sexual assault, but more than providing help we want to prevent all forms of abuse from happening. Providing youth with good information about healthy relationships, we trust we will prevent abuse in dating relationships.

We thank the LHIN for their support of this project and especially the committee that created the content.

Michele Hansen
Executive Director ~ Huron Women’s Shelter

Up Coming Groups

Changing Families

FREE WEEKEND RETREAT

June 7th, 8th (PADay) and 9th 2012

A Workshop for Children and Moms exposed to Domestic Violence

Changing Families is available to Children ages 6 to 13

No fee

Snacks provided

Free transportation/childcare subsidies available

For more information, and to register please call: Huron Women's Shelter 519-524-5333 or 1-800-265-5506 or Second Stage Housing 519-524-1620

Group Program for Women who have experienced Sexual Abuse in childhood or adolescence

This group offers members an oppurtunity to meet other survivors, to share ideas and learn new skills for healing and self-care

This program is offered twice a year in the spring and fall

The group meets once a week for 12weeks

There is no registration fee

For more information please call Blanche at 519-524-5333 or 1-800-265-5506

EMPLOYMENT

HURON WOMEN'S SHELTER, SECOND STAGE HOUSING AND COUNSELLING SERVICES

requires:

SHELTER SUPPORT WORKER AND REFLIEF CRISIS/RESIDENTIAL COUNSELLOR

DESCRIPTION:

- Two days per week guaranteed for the Shelter Support Worker position for one year to provide short term coverage to crisis counsellor on duty (i.e., coverage for meal breaks), to manage stock and inventory, grocery shop and oversee the general maintenance of the building.

- Provide respite childcare as needed and provide parent education and child development resources.

- Call in and casual shifts to relieve full time staff.

- Perform intake and departure procedures for residents.

- Ensure safety and security of residents.

- Maintain and update all appropriate documentation.

- Be available for shift work and weekends

REQUIREMENTS:

- Completion of a University Degree or College diploma in related field

- Criminal Police Investigation Check

- CPR and First Aid Certificates

ATTRIBUTES;

- Exhibits positive service delivery to residents of the shelter.

- Is flexible and has the ability to work as a team member

- Embrace and incorporate feminists and anti-oppression principles.

SALARY:

$19.15 per hour

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

APPLY TO:

Melody Tigani, Residential Program Manager

Huron Women’s Shelter, Second Stage Housing and Counselling Services

P.O. Box 334, 376 Huron Road

Goderich, ON

N7A 4C6

Business Number: 519-524-5333

Fax Number: 519-524-1490

CLOSING DATE: May 18, 2012

How Can You Help?

At the Huron Women’s Shelter we’re all about providing shelter, support, counselling and advocacy to women in need, and the best way for us to achieve our goals is through your continued support.

Here are just a few of the ways you can help us make a difference in the lives of others:

• JOIN OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
• DONATE
• STAY INFORMED
• SERVE ON A COMMITTEE

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