WOMEN'S ADVOCATE (RELIEF)

**Number of Vacancies:** 1 **Type of Contract:** Permanent **Hours of Work:** 0-14 Hours/Week **Compensation:** $25.76/Hour **Job Code:** 20-MRE-2026 **Posting Start Date:** October 27, 2026 **Posting End Date:** November 3, 2026 **Department:** Housing and GBVSS **Location:** Hamilton, ON **ABOUT US** 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 committed to providing meaningful and accessible services that create opportunities to amplify voices and co-create gender-inclusive and equitable communities. **YWORK FOR US?** Grounded in our core values of **intersectional feminism**, **people-centered** approaches, **belonging,** shared **responsibility** and strong **partnerships**, our work is guided by the belief that lasting change can be created together. YWCA Hamilton envisions an equitable world where women (cis and trans), girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people have the rights and resources to shape their own lives and lead their communities. Join us in taking bold action that leads to life-changing impacts in our community. **AS A YWCA HAMILTON EMPLOYEE YOU GET** * On-the-job training and professional development opportunities * Childcare discounts * Opportunities to get involved in our community * A competitive total rewards package that may include extended health benefits and paid sick time (eligibility criteria applies) If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, gender diverse people and families every day, we would love for you to join our team! **RESPONSIBILITIES** 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 genera