Job Summary:

To provide support, information, and counseling to women who experience family violence, ensuring the individual needs of the women are considered. Provide direct assessment, counseling, treatment group, and follow-up services to participants. Ensure that the Centre provides a sense of security, confidentiality, safety and comfort for women and children. Also, to assist women in accessing community resources such as locating alternate and safe housing when needed. Work closely with related services such as police, courts, social services, etc. Participate in developing and implementing case plans with Agency and or Healing Centre teams for each client.

Qualifications:

- Human Services diploma or diploma in a related Human Services field of study such as Community Services, Early Childhood Development, Education, Psychology

- Knowledge of social service delivery systems, court and police procedures, and family

violence issues is considered an asset.

- Experience working in a First Nations community and the ability to speak and

understand the Mi’kmaw language is considered an asset.





- Excellent organization and presentation skills, self-motivated, and able to work

independently.

- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.

What We Offer

Based on the employment status, we offer a wide range of benefits such as:

− A comprehensive health and dental benefits package as well as a defined contribution pension plan

− Employee and Family Assistance Program

− Three (3) weeks’ vacation to start.

− General Illness

Pay: $51,647.00-$76,112.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Versatile language requirement:

- French not required

Education:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

- supportive care: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Women's Support Worker (Truro)
🏢 Mi'kmaw Family & Children's Services of Nova Scotia
📍 Truro