Job description: is seeking an Advocate to join BayLegal and our dynamic Housing Law practice group in our Contra Costa office based in Richmond. Our practice focuses on the preservation of fair and affordable housing, addressing the root causes of homelessness and displacement. This position will focus on helping to coordinate BayLegal’s fair housing, anti-discrimination, regional project, and HUD reporting and working with a team of attorneys representing low-income tenants in all stages of eviction litigation and administrative proceedings. This position is based in our Richmond office, serving clients throughout Contra Costa County. The position involves traveling to all parts of the county as necessary to best serve our low-income clients. This is a temporary six (6) month position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Learn and advocate for the diverse legal rights of underserved communities in Contra Costa County and the broader Bay Area to reduce homelessness, enhance economic and housing stability, and promote social justice.
• Assist with BayLegal’s Fair Housing program administration, including, but limited to supporting the development of outreach and training materials; coordinating and tracking outreach and trainings; assisting with the preparation of funding reports; and collecting and information about fair housing testing from program partners.
• Assisting in Tenants Rights Clinics, conducted both in person and remote, which includes assisting with the preparation of legal forms, demand letters, reasonable accommodation requests, and propounding and responding to discovery.
• Assist with settlement conferences and administrative hearings.
• Assist attorneys with full range of litigation support, including cite checking, proof-reading briefs and letters, compiling motions and briefs, maintaining case files, tracking deadlines, scheduling, and performing simple legal research.
• Conduct unit inspections, obtain inspection records from government agencies, and document individual and pervasive habitability problems.
• Prepare templates for discovery, motions, and trial binders.
• Help prepare materials and participate in conducting outreach, training, and Know Your Rights for community members and partners.
• Engage in other tasks and projects that further BayLegal’s mission.

Qualifications:

• A commitment to fostering inclusivity and equity, as well as humility when working with clients and colleagues at the intersection of multiple identities, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, immigration status, religion, physical and mental disability, and/or limited English proficiency.
• Passion for and desire to work with low-income individuals.
• At least 2 years work experience as a legal assistant or similar position.
• Bilingual written and verbal ability in Spanish preferred.
• Received or be willing to receive and maintain up to date COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire.
• Experience and skills maintaining organization of time, managing diverse activities, and meeting critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proof-reading skills, with ability to be detail oriented.
• Experience and commitment to working collaboratively with a dynamic team.
• Curious and self-directed with an ability to anticipate what needs to be done.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects while maintaining a firm grasp of individual project details.
• Sense of humor and proactive problem-solver.

Health & Safety and Hybrid Work Environment: BayLegal is committed to the health and safety of our staff, clients, and community. Being accessible to our client communities is integral to our mission and commitment as a direct services community-based law firm. BayLegal has implemented detailed health and safety protocols to minimize risk of exposure to Covid-19 and has an evolving plan to continue to increase in-person services and activities in our offices and community-based advocacy sites. Currently, most BayLegal employees work a hybrid model including set on-site and in-person work and working from home on a part-time basis. All employees are expected to reside in California and at a distance allowing them to commute to their physical BayLegal base location and service delivery locations as needed during the standard work week and in compliance with public health advisories.

Compensation and Benefits: We offer a diverse, family friendly environment, and compensation based on competitive public interest salaries along with medical and dental benefits, paid holidays, and sick leave. Compensation is based on experience and competitive public interest salaries. The estimated annual salary range for advocates is $61,000 – $76,000.

Application Process: BayLegal thrives on our diversity, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual) and QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals, veterans, individuals who have been impacted by the criminal justice system, persons with disabilities, and persons from other underrepresented groups to apply. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact BayLegal’s Human Resources Manager (510) 250-5225. BayLegal will begin reviewing applications upon receipt and continue until the position is filled. Please submit (1) cover letter including response to question below (no page limit), (2) resume, (3) references, and (4) writing sample through BayLegal’s career application portal.

As part of your cover letter, please address the following:
BayLegal’s clients are low-income and very low-income members of our communities. They include LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual) and QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals, the working poor, seniors, people who are limited English proficient, veterans, persons with disabilities, survivors of abuse and exploitation, individuals impacted by the criminal justice system, and people who are experiencing or at risk of homeless, and persons from other underrepresented groups. To ensure our organization is best serving these populations, BayLegal strives to promote an evolving set of behaviors and attitudes amongst our staff, as well as policies that enable us to work effectively across cultures, with clients, with our coworkers, and with the community. We see this as a commitment to enhance the provision of our services to all clients; to raise the level of positive client outcomes; and to create an inclusive and respectful workplace in which differences are acknowledged and valued.

How do you think your experiences, professional or otherwise, prepared you to serve our diverse client base effectively, work effectively with colleagues from different backgrounds than your own, and to contribute to our commitment to humility, inclusion, and diversity? Feel free to think broadly about your response to this question, applying various aspects of your life and personal experiences.

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Expected salary:

Location: Richmond, CA

Job date: Sun, 31 Dec 2023 02:06:15 GMT

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Job description: Who We Are

Founded in 1889, YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are dedicated to strengthening women’s and girl’s voices, broadening their choices, building dynamic leadership and providing essential services that promote safe, inclusive and equitable communities.

YWork for us?

At YWCA Hamilton, we are intentional about fostering a workplace culture that values positive physical and emotional well-being through our values of Inclusivity, Equity, Community, Self-determination, and Accountability. We invest in our employees so that we can bring our values into the communities in which we live. We offer our employees:

• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
• Childcare discounts
• Opportunities to get involved in our community
• A competitive total rewards package

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, and families every day, we would love for you to join our team!

Position Description

Job Code: 17-MRE-2023

Department: Housing and Gender Based Violence Support Services

Reports to: Supervisor, Transitional Living Program

Location: Hamilton, ON

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours/week

Start Date: TBD

Posting Start Date: December 28,2023

Provides support and services to women and gender non-binary individuals in life transition residing in housing at the YWCA Hamilton Transitional Living. Supports include crisis intervention, supportive counselling, referral advocacy, goal planning, programming and group facilitation to meet the needs of women in crisis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the operation of day to day shelter needs and working collaboratively with women to facilitate a plan to safe and effective independence;
• Conducts intake meetings and assessments of clients/residents to identify client needs, provides information and referrals in the areas of housing, health, employment, education, social assistance matters, and counselling;
• Maintains appropriate record keeping and reporting in accordance with YWCA Hamilton policies and procedures, and department specific procedures;
• Provides reports and updates to Program Management when required;
• Communicates, advocates and collaborates with community agencies (e.g. courts, legal services, housing) to provide resources and referrals to clients/residents;
• Works with clients/residents individually and/or in groups to improve social and living skills by providing regular programming (e.g. goal setting, safety plans, planning);
• Works within general rules, procedures and standards, referring issues or problems to supervisor;
• Provides crisis intervention and counselling support;
• Participates in case conference meetings and case management development;
• Provides light housekeeping (preparing room for occupancy and clean units as clients move out, laundry) and serves prepared food to residents;
• Maintains high level of confidentiality when working with sensitive and personal client, employee and contract information;
• Provides front line desk support including safety and security for Transitional Living building during evening and weekend hours;
• Understands emerging trends, leading practices, industry professional standards;
• Provides recommendations to strengthen existing policies and/or processes;
• Nurtures and forms meaningful internal and external working relationships and partnerships;
• Supports YWCA Hamilton mission, vision and values;
• Perform other duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Full Time works 37.50-hour week, Part Time works 15-29 hours per week and relief works 0-14 hours per week (no guarantee of hours) rotating shifts (days, afternoons, evenings, nights)– weekday and/or weekend;

• Regularly works in emotional charged situations requiring resolution;
• Work environment may be hostile or violent at times;
• Two staff members work at Transitional Living per shift.

Qualifications

• Completion of 2 years college in social work or human services or equivalent;
• 1 to 3 years’ experience working with telephone and in person crisis management;
• Experience working with women with multiple barriers and concurrent disorders (mental health, addiction, violence);
• Experience working with newcomer women;
• Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police check or willingness to obtain at own cost;
• Must have current Standard First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain at own cost;
• Knowledge of harm reduction strategies and training in administering naloxone an asset;
• Must be able to work from a feminist, anti-racist/anti-oppressive perspective;
• Ability to work rotating shifts (days, afternoons, evenings) on weekdays and/or weekends;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset;
• Food Handlers certification an asset;
• Knowledge of social housing and in community resources.

As part of YWCA Hamilton’s commitment to Access and Equity, we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals who are women, First Nations, Métis, immigrant, refugee, LGBTQ2S+; individuals with disabilities; and individuals from racialized communities or other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us of any accommodation requests.

Please Note: Personal information collected during the recruitment process will only be used for employment opportunities only in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. Only applications from individuals eligible to work in Canada will be considered.

Thank you for your interest in YWCA Hamilton. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Expected salary:

Location: Hamilton, ON

Job date: Fri, 29 Dec 2023 23:53:52 GMT

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Job description: Who We Are

Founded in 1889, YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are dedicated to strengthening women’s and girl’s voices, broadening their choices, building dynamic leadership and providing essential services that promote safe, inclusive and equitable communities.

YWork for us?

At YWCA Hamilton, we are intentional about fostering a workplace culture that values positive physical and emotional well-being through our values of Inclusivity, Equity, Community, Self-determination, and Accountability. We invest in our employees so that we can bring our values into the communities in which we live. We offer our employees:

• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
• Staff fitness, childcare and recreation discounts
• Opportunities to get involved in our community
• A competitive total rewards package

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, and families every day, we would love for you to join our team!

Position Description

Job Code: Various

Department: Housing and Gender Based Violence Support Services

Reports to: Program Supervisor

Location: Hamilton, ON

Number of Vacancies: 3 Part-Time

Hours of Work: 15-29 hours a week (Part-Time)

Schedule: Rotating shifts

Start Date: TBD

Posting Date: October 31, 2023

Provides support and services to women and gender non-binary individuals in life transition residing in housing at the YWCA Hamilton Transitional Living. Supports include crisis intervention, supportive counselling, referral advocacy, goal planning, programming and group facilitation to meet the needs of women in crisis.

• Assists in the operation of day to day shelter needs and working collaboratively with women to facilitate a plan to safe and effective independence;
• Conducts intake meetings and assessments of clients/residents to identify client needs, provides information and referrals in the areas of housing, health, employment, education,
• social assistance matters, and counselling;
• Maintains appropriate record keeping and reporting in accordance with YWCA Hamilton policies and procedures, and department specific procedures;
• Provides reports and updates to Program Management when required;
• Communicates, advocates and collaborates with community agencies (e.g. courts, legal services, housing) to provide resources and referrals to clients/residents;
• Works with clients/residents individually and/or in groups to improve social and living skills by providing regular programming (e.g. goal setting, safety plans, planning);
• Works within general rules, procedures and standards, referring issues or problems to supervisor;
• Provides crisis intervention and counselling support;
• Participates in case conference meetings and case management development;
• Provides light housekeeping (preparing room for occupancy and clean units as clients move out, laundry) and serves prepared food to residents;
• Maintains high level of confidentiality when working with sensitive and personal client, employee and contract information;
• Provides front line desk support including safety and security for Transitional Living building during evening and weekend hours;
• Understands emerging trends, leading practices, industry professional standards;
• Provides recommendations to strengthen existing policies and/or processes;
• Nurtures and forms meaningful internal and external working relationships and partnerships;
• Supports YWCA Hamilton mission, vision and values;
• Perform other duties as required.

Working Conditions:

• Works a15-29-hour work week; rotating shifts (days, afternoons, evenings, nights) – weekday and/or weekend;
• Regularly works in emotional charged situations requiring resolution;
• Work environment may be hostile or violent at times;
• Two staff members work at Transitional Living per shift.

Qualifications

• Completion of 2 years college in social work or human services or equivalent;
• 1 to 3 years’ experience working with telephone and in person crisis management;
• Experience working with women with multiple barriers and concurrent disorders (mental health, addiction, violence);
• Experience working with newcomer women;
• Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police check or willingness to obtain at own cost;
• Must have current Standard First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain at own cost;
• Knowledge of harm reduction strategies and training in administering naloxone an asset;
• Must be able to work from a feminist, anti-racist/anti-oppressive perspective;
• Ability to work rotating shifts (days, afternoons, evenings) on weekdays and/or weekends;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset;
• Food Handlers certification an asset;
• Knowledge of social housing and in community resources.

Thank you for your interest in YWCA Hamilton. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As part of YWCA Hamilton’s commitment to Access and Equity, we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals who are women, First Nations, Métis, immigrant, refugee, LGBTQ2S+; individuals with disabilities; and individuals from racialized communities or other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us of any accommodation requests.

Please Note: Personal information collected during the recruitment process will only be used for employment opportunities only in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. Only applications from individuals eligible to work in Canada will be considered.

Expected salary:

Location: Hamilton, ON

Job date: Thu, 23 Nov 2023 06:40:44 GMT

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Job description: : November 30, 2023 Recognized as Canada‘s top university under the age of 50, and one of Montreal’s top Employers, Concordia… offered by the Student Success Centre and set up booths at information fairs held on both campuses and virtually…

Expected salary: $60236.43 – 71942.51 per year

Location: Quebec City, QC

Job date: Mon, 20 Nov 2023 03:09:15 GMT

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Job description: : November 30, 2023 Recognized as Canada‘s top university under the age of 50, and one of Montreal’s top Employers, Concordia… offered by the Student Success Centre and set up booths at information fairs held on both campuses and virtually…

Expected salary: $60236.43 – 71942.51 per year

Location: Quebec City, QC

Job date: Mon, 20 Nov 2023 03:37:58 GMT

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Job description: Purpose of Position: This is a new position that will support district programming in hands-on experiential learning activities. This person will also directly assist in the planning and preparation of the new cultural learning site.

Terms of Employment: 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, student calendar days (171 days per year). Primarily located at Robert J. Elkington Middle School. Employment is based on grant funding.

Starting wage: $18.00 per hour

Basic Responsibilities: Provide services to all Native American students, families, and staff in ISD 318 school district according to grant goals and the 7 grandfather teachings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education or experience required: High School Diploma/GED, or Associates degree, or Para Pro certification, or Experience of Native American culture and environment

Skills Required: Ability to effectivity communicate with students, staff and families. Ability to work as an effective team member. Ability to implement programming strategies as directed by the Indian Services director, and grant goals. Confidentiality. Need to be self-directed, have good management skills, and use current technology.

Experience Required: Experience and knowledge of American Indian cultures, education, and community affairs is a must.

Duties: See attached job description

Contact: Bruce Goodwin, bgoodwin@isd318.org, 218-327-5880 ext. 41909 or Jessica Bobrowski, jbobrowski@isd318.org

Apply online at www.isd318.org (Departments | Human Resources | Employment Opportunities)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Expected salary: $18 per hour

Location: Grand Rapids, MN – Bigfork, MN

Job date: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 01:18:54 GMT

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Job description: Who We Are

Founded in 1889, YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are dedicated to strengthening women’s and girl’s voices, broadening their choices, building dynamic leadership and providing essential services that promote safe, inclusive and equitable communities.

YWork for us?

At YWCA Hamilton, we are intentional about fostering a workplace culture that values positive physical and emotional well-being through our values of Inclusivity, Equity, Community, Self-determination, and Accountability. We invest in our employees so that we can bring our values into the communities in which we live. We offer our employees:

• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
• Staff fitness, childcare and recreation discounts
• Opportunities to get involved in our community
• A competitive total rewards package

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, and families every day, we would love for you to join our team!

Position Description

Job Code: 12-MRE-2023

Department: Housing and Gender Based Violence Support Services

Reports to: Program Supervisor

Location: Hamilton, ON

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours a week

Schedule: Rotating shifts

Start Date: TBD

Contract End Date: January 26, 2023

Posting Date: October 23, 2023

Closing Date: October 30, 2023

• Assists in the operation of day to day shelter needs and working collaboratively with women to facilitate a plan to safe and effective independence;
• Conducts intake meetings and assessments of clients/residents to identify client needs, provides information and referrals in the areas of housing, health, employment, education, social assistance matters, and counselling;
• Maintains appropriate record keeping and reporting in accordance with YWCA Hamilton policies and procedures, and department specific procedures;
• Provides reports and updates to Program Management when required;
• Communicates, advocates and collaborates with community agencies (e.g. courts, legal services, housing) to provide resources and referrals to clients/residents;
• Works with clients/residents individually and/or in groups to improve social and living skills by providing regular programming (e.g. goal setting, safety plans, planning);
• Works within general rules, procedures and standards, referring issues or problems to supervisor;
• Provides crisis intervention and counselling support;
• Participates in case conference meetings and case management development;
• Provides light housekeeping (preparing room for occupancy and clean units as clients move out, laundry) and serves prepared food to residents;
• Maintains high level of confidentiality when working with sensitive and personal client, employee and contract information;
• Provides front line desk support including safety and security for Transitional Living building during evening and weekend hours;
• Understands emerging trends, leading practices, industry professional standards;
• Provides recommendations to strengthen existing policies and/or processes;
• Nurtures and forms meaningful internal and external working relationships and partnerships;
• Supports YWCA Hamilton mission, vision and values;
• Perform other duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works a standard 37.50-hour work week; rotating shifts (days, afternoons, evenings, nights) – weekday and/or weekend;
• Regularly works in emotional charged situations requiring resolution;
• Work environment may be hostile or violent at times;
• Two staff members work at Transitional Living per shift.

Qualifications

• Completion of 2 years college in social work or human services or equivalent;
• 1 to 3 years’ experience working with telephone and in person crisis management;
• Experience working with women with multiple barriers and concurrent disorders (mental health, addiction, violence);
• Experience working with newcomer women;
• Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police check or willingness to obtain at own cost;
• Must have current Standard First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain at own cost;
• Knowledge of harm reduction strategies and training in administering naloxone an asset;
• Must be able to work from a feminist, anti-racist/anti-oppressive perspective;
• Ability to work rotating shifts (days, afternoons, evenings) on weekdays and/or weekends;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset;
• Food Handlers certification an asset;
• Knowledge of social housing and in community resources.

Thank you for your interest in YWCA Hamilton. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As part of YWCA Hamilton’s commitment to Access and Equity, we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals who are women, First Nations, Métis, immigrant, refugee, LGBTQ2S+; individuals with disabilities; and individuals from racialized communities or other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us of any accommodation requests.

Please Note: Personal information collected during the recruitment process will only be used for employment opportunities only in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. Only applications from individuals eligible to work in Canada will be considered.

Expected salary:

Location: Hamilton, ON

Job date: Thu, 02 Nov 2023 02:03:50 GMT

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