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Outreach Worker - Full Time Contract
Timmins and Area Women in Crisis
Contract • Timmins Region
OUTREACH WORKER
Full Time Contract
Timmins and Area Women in Crisis (TAWC) is a dynamic, community based feminist organization, which provides services on intimate partner abuse and sexual violence to women and their children in the Timmins area. TAWC works within an integrated feminist, anti-racism, anti-oppression framework. The agency administers a sexual assault centre, an emergency shelter as well as second stage housing to abused women and their children.
We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated woman to join our team in the capacity of Outreach Worker in a Full Time Contract position at Timmins and Area Women in Crisis.
The ideal candidates will demonstrate the following:
Qualifications:
Post-secondary degree/diploma in a relevant field and/or equivalent experience
Demonstrated skills and experience working from an integrated feminist anti-racism anti oppression framework
Experience in providing crisis intervention, support, information and referrals to survivors of sexual violence
Specialized training in sexual and domestic violence, trauma, mental health and substance abuse issues
A thorough analysis of the issues facing Indigenous persons and communities
Understanding of the social service sector and provision of non-profit service to the community
Ability to organize and carry out programming, groups, activities and events
Sound judgement, problem solving, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, advocacy and mediation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills including; communication, networking and group/meeting facilitation
Strong documentation, report writing and administration skills as well as computer competency, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Must be able to do lifting/carrying
Must have flexible work availability
Must possess a valid Class G driver’s licence and own a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage
Must undergo a vulnerable sector criminal record check
Main Responsibilities:
· Provide individual short term and long-term counselling, crisis intervention, support and information for women who are survivors of sexual and physical violence
· Participate in outreach initiatives to promote programs and services in schools, libraries and/or other community spaces
· Accompany and advocate for service users as well as for the agency on issues of violence
· Plan, develop and co-facilitate open or closed support groups or workshops for women
· Link women to appropriate community referrals
· Provide risk assessments and the development of safety plans related to women’s unique situations
· Co-facilitate community education and awareness sessions
· Participate in agency and community events
· Link women and their dependents to appropriate community referrals
· Attend and participate in fundraising and awareness raising ventures
· Additional tasks as it relates to the organization
TAWC has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires individuals to take part in COVID-19 vaccination programs recommended by Public Health, unless they are approved for a medical or human rights accommodation from TAWC. Compliance with this policy is mandatory for this position.
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Closing date: November 7, 2024
Please forward your cover letter and resume to the attention of: Kim Nadeau-Human Resources Manager
Email: hr@tawc.ca
Applicants responding must indicate the position for which they are applying.
Timmins and Area Women in Crisis (TAWC) is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion as well as equity and diversity in its hiring practices. TAWC invites and strongly encourages applications from all qualified women, including women from historically marginalized and/or underserved/underrepresented communities, who may contribute to further diversification of our workforce. This also includes, but is not limited to: women who identify as Indigenous/Black/woman of colour, women living with a disAbility, lesbians, bisexual women and transwomen as well as women with lived experience of mental illness, substance use, trauma, and poverty.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Job Expires: 2024-11-07