Domestic Abuse Response Team (Dart) Responder

Who Are We?

Employment Type: One Full-Time Temporary DART RESPONDER with possibility of extension.

Work Hours: 40 hours weekly, including nights/weekends with an on-call rotation

Start Date: ASAP

JOB OVERVIEW

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : General

• a safety plan and a plan for the next 24-48 hours following discharge from the AHS facility;
• assistance with contacting local law enforcement and Children’s Services; if required.
• information for and referrals to local supports, including financial assistance, counselling, food bank; and
• arrangements for access and transportation to safe accommodations, including emergency shelter or hotel.
• follow-up telephone support within 24 hours of the initial intervention and at three
• (3), six
• (6), nine
• (9), and 12-month intervals.
• Adheres to agency policies and procedures, including the principals of harm reduction, anti-oppression, decolonization, and trauma-informed care.
• Adheres to relevant provincial and federal regulations and legislation, including any relevant regulatory bodies’ ethical frameworks of practice.
• Has well established self-care practices and the capacity to perform well in a high-crisis, emergency shelter environment.

Administration

• Maintains accurate and comprehensive written client file documentation regarding all client interactions according to established shelter procedures.
• Input case notes and other client data into the Outcome Tracker database on a regular basis.
• Complete Monthly Reporting.
• Provide Educational Presentations on Gender Based Violence to partnering agencies, and AHS Facilities.
• Attend monthly meetings, with agency partners.
• Attends regular program development meetings with Deputy Director and/or Executive Director.
• Attends agency and team meetings when scheduled and participates regularly in continuing competency, professional development and/or scheduled training opportunities.
• Strive to build meaningful professional relationships within the outlined AHS sites and community partners.

Client Related

• Provides non-judgmental holistic emotional support, community referrals, and advocacy to clients.
• For clients admitted to Jessie’s House, conduct client admissions, danger assessments, safety planning, regular check-ins, risk assessments, outreach follow-up and departures according to established protocols.
• Assist the Deputy Director and/or Executive Director.
• Address the immediate day-to-day needs of clients in shelter, including support with basic needs (eg. food, toiletries, clothing, crisis support, medical referrals, etc.).
• Provides outreach follow-up.
• Provide support with implementing adaptive coping mechanisms or, where applicable, reducing the harms associated with maladaptive coping mechanisms.
• Liaising with relevant community agencies and stakeholders in a positive and professional manner.

Facility Related

• Regular housekeeping and maintenance duties such as cooking, cleaning, preparing rooms for client admissions and/or departures, laundry, and general facility upkeep as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of post-secondary level education in social work, psychology, or another social science from a recognized educational institution, with current registration with the appropriate regulatory body where applicable. A combination of other relevant experience and qualifications may also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of the principles of harm reduction, anti-oppression, decolonial practice, housing first, and trauma-informed care; relevant experience may be substituted.
• Strong knowledge of best practices in family violence, gender-based violence and intimate-partner violence intervention. Experience working in a residential facility or emergency accommodation is preferred.
• Experience working with persons with mental health and/or alcohol & substance abuse challenges helpful.
• Excellent capacity for networking and liaising with external community agencies and relevant stakeholders, and representing the agency positively and professionally.
• Valid Driver’s License, Vehicle Required
• Flexibility to work in multiple settings
• CPR Level C and Standard First Aid, standard non-violent crisis intervention certification, a Child Intervention Record Check, and a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check are conditions of employment.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Working primarily in an emergency shelter environment in the town of Morinville.
• 40 hours weekly
• Weekdays and on-call for nights and weekends. If the call requires Emergency Department attendance, employee will flex the hours the following day.
• Working in a high stress, with disruptions, high pressure environment.

Job Types : Full-time, Temporary

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: One location