Rural Women Support Worker

Alternatives for Women; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A social services organization in Central Ontario is seeking a part-time Rural Women Support Worker. The role involves providing outreach counseling to women survivors of domestic violence and facilitating youth programs. Qualified candidates will have a background in social services and experience in violence against women. This position offers a flexible schedule of 14-21 hours weekly and extends until March 31, 2026, with potential for renewal based on funding.

Qualifications

• Experience in options based counseling and safety planning.
• Commitment to working within an intersectional feminist, anti-racism, anti-oppression framework.
• Knowledge of community services.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach counseling to female survivors of domestic violence.
• Facilitate a healthy relationships curriculum for youth.

Skills

Knowledge of violence against women

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to promote teamwork

Computer literacy in Microsoft Office

Education

Post Secondary Education in social services/women’s issues

Job description

Alternatives for Women, an intersectional feminist organization, provides counselling, Second Stage Housing, transitional services and programming to women who have experienced abuse. AFW is seeking applicants for the following position:

Rural Women Support Worker – Contract – Part Time- 14-21 hours a week

The Rural Women Support Worker is responsible to the Executive Director and will provide outreach counseling to female survivors of domestic violence in Prince Edward County two-three days a week up to March 31, 2026 (position may be extended based on funding). The RWSW will also facilitate Be the Program, a healthy relationships curriculum for youth, with the support of other staff and the Executive Director.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Post Secondary Education in social services/women’s issues, or equivalent through combination of relevant education and related experience
• Knowledge of, familiarity with and experience working in the area of violence against women
• Demonstrated commitment to women’s issues and the anti-violence movement
• Knowledge of and experience in options based counseling and safety planning
• Understanding of and commitment to working within an intersectional feminist, anti-racism, anti-oppression framework understanding the social, economic and political context of woman abuse
• Ability to promote teamwork and strength in a staff group, as well as work autonomously
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of community services
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

How to Apply

Forward resume and cover letter, marked private & confidential to the attention of:

Julie Watson, Executive Director
Alternatives for Women
P.O. Box # 6206
Picton, ON K0K 2T0
email: [emailprotected]

Posting closes at 4:00 pm January 12, 2026

Thank you to all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.