Residential Shelter Client Advocate

Support women-identified individuals in Hamilton as a part-time Residential Client Advocate using trauma-informed, anti-racism and anti-oppression practices.

Mission Services of Hamilton seeks a Residential Client Advocate for Inasmuch House’s Violence Against Women’s Services. The contract ends March 31, 2027, supporting women and dependents experiencing abuse or homelessness. Apply client-centered service, safety planning, crisis intervention and housing support while respecting self-determination and personal decision making.

• Provide direct service, assessments, admissions, referrals and housing applications
• Conduct safety planning, risk management and crisis intervention
• Engage service users throughout the women’s shelter
• Maintain shelter safety, security and systematic records
• Deliver groups, activities, training and volunteer supervision

• Diploma in Social Service Work required
• Two years’ experience supporting vulnerable women preferred
• Understanding of gender-based violence, homelessness and mental health
• Trauma-informed, person-centered and anti-oppression service approach
• Flexible availability for day, afternoon, night and weekend shifts

Bring counselling, crisis intervention and organizational skills to support residents through safe, barrier-free services at Inasmuch House.