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Archive for April, 2017

Relief Childcare Worker Needed

Posted on: April 21st, 2017 by Nellie's No Comments

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Responsibilities

  1. PROGRAM DELIVERY
  • Works as part of the shelter and community support staff teams in providing parent relief and children’s programs.
  • Maintains established routines for the children and youth and organizes age appropriate developmental activities for children and youth.
  • Ensures that all health and safety guidelines and shelter policies are followed.
  • Communicates with parents, shelter and community support staff
  • Advises shelter and community support staff of suspected abuse immediately.
  1. ADMINISTRATION
  • Responsible for completing all required documentation and reports.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Proven commitment to AR/AO
  • Demonstrates leadership.
  • Regular evening work required and occasional weekends
  • At least Grade 12 Diploma
  • Previous experience in childcare
  • 2 or more years’ experience working with children in crisis and/or in the areas of homelessness, poverty and violence
  • Experience in and commitment to working within an anti-oppression framework
  • Experience in the social service sector ideally in an agency delivering counseling, crisis intervention or advocacy services
  • Able to work shifts including nights and weekends
  • Consistently demonstrates reliable professionalism in working in, out and across the organization
  • Excellent counseling and/or facilitating skills
  • Excellent computer and database management skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Knowledge of the social service sector
  • Strong understanding of child & family services
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Networking skills
  • Negotiation and advocacy skills
  • Public speaking skills
  • Team building methods
  • Comprehensive knowledge in Children Aid Society 

Hours:           Different shifts including Evenings, Weekends and Holidays
Salary:           $17.66/hr

Nellie’s is committed to the development of an agency that reflects the women it serves.  Applications from Aboriginal Women, World Majority Women/Women of Colour, Lesbians, Bisexual Women, Transgendered Women and Women with DisAbilities, Women who have experienced Violence and Consumer Survivors are strongly encouraged.

.We regret that our shelter location is not physically accessible.

Faxes, emails or phone calls will not be accepted.

Please mail your letter of application, including resume and cover letter to:

 Marlene Bell
Program Manager
970 Queen St. East
PO Box 98118
Toronto, ON M4M 1J8

This position requires a criminal reference check as per Ministry requirements.

Date of Posting:                 Friday April 21, 2017
Deadline:                              Friday May 12, 2017

Nellie’s Mother’s Day Online Auction is open!

Posted on: April 11th, 2017 by Nellie's No Comments

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Nellie’s Mother’s Day Auction is now open for bids! This unique community event features a wide and eclectic array of gifts to pamper and say Thank You to the moms in your life such as: flowers, dinners, entertainment, gift baskets, Spa services and much, much more. Donated gifts are placed online for sale to the highest bidder through our dedicated website. We even have Grab Bags worth up to $30 (& sometimes more) for only $10. The Auction runs until May 5th when it closes at noon.

One hundred per cent of the proceeds will go directly to support the women and children at Nellie’s. This includes providing food, transportation, and the essential programs and services that women and their children need.  Last year alone, we provided 13,159 meals, 1,808 snacks, 111 Education Sessions and 2,358 Mentoring sessions

Programs such as the WEAV Pre-Employment Program, the Kids Summer Camp, the weekly Food Bank or the Women on The Move Program for Women with Disabilities all need your help to keep serving the vulnerable moms & kids we support.

Please visit our auction at www.nelliesmarketplace.com.  Bid often and keep looking as new bargains are added daily.  There are lots of bargains for moms & don’t forget the Nana’s, Aunties, Grannies, Sisters and all of the women who helped you helped you along the way.  And take some time to treat yourself!

DKNY DY4093 Sunglasses

14K White Gold Swarovski Crystal Stud Earrings

I Hour Massage at Esu Massage Therapy

Mondu Floral Design Cut Flowers

Hair of the Dog Gift Card

Ten Thousand Villages Scarf & Earrings

We are seeking 2 New Board Members!

Posted on: April 4th, 2017 by Nellie's No Comments

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Nellie’s is seeking members to join our Board of Directors whose experiences align with Nellie’s Mission:

Our Mission is to operate programs and services for women and children who have and are experiencing oppressions such as violence, poverty and homelessness. Nellie’s is a community-based feminist organization which operates within an anti-racist, anti-oppression framework. We are committed to social change through education and advocacy, to achieve social justice for all women and children.

About the Board of Directors

Nellie’s Board of Directors provides strategic leadership for Nellie’s in accordance to the organisation’s Vision, Mission, and Values. The board consists of 10 directors.

Currently we have two (2) vacancies on the Board of Directors.

Although individual Board members do not represent any particular constituency of Toronto, our aim is to have our Board membership reflect the city’s population and the clients we serve. Therefore, when recruiting applicants to our Board positions, the Nominations Committee will consider the following:

  • Individuals who bring a perspective that encompasses the general experience of visible minority groups in Toronto.
  • Individuals from diverse ethnic identities and cultural traditions and backgrounds.
  • Individuals who understand from their personal experience, work and/or volunteer activities, issues important to vulnerable or marginalized community members (e.g. disability, sexual orientation, low income, homelessness youth, seniors.

This is consistent with Nellie’s commitment to the development of an agency that reflects the women it serves.

Currently Nellie’s is looking for women with a commitment to and experience in the following areas:

  • Strong Board policy governance experience
  • Working from an Anti-Racist/Anti-oppression Framework
  • Feminist pedagogy and practice
  • Community based skills, including service delivery and / or as a service user
  • Human Resources
  • Fundraising
  • Finance
  • Risk Management

Responsibilities of Successful Applicants:

Prepare for and attend monthly Board Meetings (2.5 hours per month + prep time) and the AGM in September

  • Join one Board Committee (meetings usually once per month, 2.5 hours per month + prep time)
  • Participate in the annual Board Retreat in October / November (10 hours approx.)
  • Participate in the ongoing development and implementation of a long term vision and strategic plan for Nellie’s.

Successful applicants to the Nellie’s Board of Directors will be making a commitment to a two-year term, with possibility of extension to a maximum of three two-year terms.

TO APPLY:  Please submit a cover letter outlining your interest to serve on the Board and how your experiences align with Nellie’s mission. Please also include a resume (if applicable) or download the application form here.  Correspondence can be sent by email or fax to:

Janna Cheng-Brown
janna@nellies.org
Fax: 416-461-0970

Deadline for applications: May 15, 2017.

All interested persons are invited to and are encouraged to attend a Board information session scheduled on Wednesday, June 7 from 6:30 – 7:30pm at Nellie’s Administrative Office, 754 Queen Street East (Broadview & Queen). This will be an informal opportunity for you to meet with current Board members and talk with them about their experience on Nellie’s Board as well as learn more about Nellie’s.