Family Court Support Worker - Full Time Contract

Timmins and Area Women in Crisis; Timmins; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based women's organization in Timmins is seeking a Family Court Support Worker to provide support and advocacy for women in Family Court. Candidates should have a background in crisis intervention, an understanding of feminist principles, and experience working with marginalized communities. This role requires strong organization skills and the ability to work under pressure. The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary education and be committed to helping women navigate legal processes related to domestic violence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in crisis intervention for survivors of violence.
• A reliable vehicle and readiness to work evenings for emergencies.
• Strong understanding of feminist ideology and anti-oppression.

Responsibilities

• Orient women with Family Court procedures.
• Advocate for clients in court settings.
• Complete risk assessments and safety plans.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Conflict resolution

Report writing

Knowledge of Family Court

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma in relevant field

Job description

Family Court Support 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-racist, anti-oppression framework. The agency administers a sexual assault centre, emergency shelter as well as second stage housing to abused women and their children.

We are looking for a dynamic woman to join our team in the capacity of Family Court Support Worker.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in a relevant field and/or equivalent experience
• Proven dedication to violence against women work/women’s issues
• Solid understanding of feminist ideology and anti-racism/anti-oppression principles
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in providing crisis intervention, support, information and referrals to survivors of sexual and domestic 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
• Experience navigating Family Court and Child Welfare Systems
• Working knowledge of Child and Family Services Act, Family Responsibility Office, Landlord and Immigration and Legal Aid
• Demonstrated crisis intervention and conflict resolution abilitiesSound judgment, problem solving and organizational skills
• Understanding of the social service sector and providing non-profit services to the community
• Strong documentation, report writing and administration skills and computer competency.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• A reliable vehicle and the ability to work evenings and after hours as back-up on call
• Must undergo a vulnerable sector criminal record check

Main Responsibilities

• Orient women with Family Court procedures and processes
• Arrange for and/or attend court and legal appointments with women as necessary
• Accompany and advocate for clients as well as for the agency on issues of sexual and domestic violence and throughout Family Court
• Complete risk assessments and develop safety plans related to a woman’s unique situation
• Maintain knowledge of current and new legislation that pertains to all aspects of the Family Court Process
• Link women to appropriate community referrals
• Complete various administrative and reporting tasks such as database case notes, etc
• 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

Please forward your cover letter and resume to the attention of:

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 trans women as well as women with lived experience of mental illness, substance use, trauma, and poverty.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

355 Wilson Ave, Timmins, ON P4N 2T7, Canada