Gender-Based Violence Case Worker

NETES; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Gender-Based Violence Case Worker to provide vital support to women and gender-diverse individuals affected by violence. This impactful role involves empowering clients on their healing journeys through trauma-informed care and systems navigation. You will work collaboratively with various teams to ensure comprehensive support while advocating for clients' needs. Join a mission-driven organization that values community engagement and is committed to making a difference in the lives of those facing challenges. If you are passionate about social justice and have a background in social services, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting victims of violence and understanding available resources.
• Knowledge of housing and gender-based violence provincial policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual support to victims of violence and assist with housing.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure effective support for participants.

Skills

Supporting victims of violence

Understanding marginalized communities

Empowerment and harm reduction

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Self-motivated

Education

Post-secondary degree in Social Services

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

POSITION TYPE FULL-TIME, 37.5 HOURS/WEEK

Position Description: Reporting to the Director of Strengthening the Circle, the Gender-Based Violence Case Worker will work with women and gender diverse people who have experienced violence. They will support people on their healing journey, through one-on-one supports which includes trauma supports and systems navigation.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual support to people who have been impacted by violence – both family violence and any other sort of gender-based violence.
• Empower people to advocate for themselves and advocate on their behalf.
• Assist people with finding permanent housing and connecting them to income supports.
• Provide information, referrals, and system navigation to participants and their families.
• Work in collaboration with the Settlement team, the Housing team, and the Restoring the Balance team to ensure effective wrap-around supports for participants.
• Report on program outcomes to the Director of Community Development as required by funding agreements.
• Actively participate in WCWRC staff retreats, trainings, and meetings.
• In conjunction with other WCWRC staff, provide ongoing informal support, referral, and direction to community members using the Centre.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience supporting victims of violence and a strong understanding of the resources available.
• Demonstrated understanding of working with marginalized communities, including an anti-oppression lens and the social determinants of health.
• Strong understanding of empowerment, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care philosophies.
• Knowledge of housing, EIA, and gender-based violence provincial policies.
• Experience working with newcomers, and ability to work cross-culturally and with participants with low English levels.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Professional and responsible with sensitive and confidential issues.
• Experience working collaboratively with community organizations.
• Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle is required.
• A clear criminal record check and child abuse registry is required due to the nature of the position.

Preferred:

• Post-secondary degree in the Social Services field.
• Experience working within the non-profit sector.
• Ability to work from a multi-level approach.

Working Conditions:

• Days, with evening and weekend hours required as needed.

Please send a cover letter and a resume to [e-mail].

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