Job Overview

JOB POSTING FOR PART TIME

CAPC PROGRAM GROUP SUPPORT WORKER

The CAPC (Community Action Plan for Children) Group Support Worker is proficient in English and any other languages that VLMFSS currently serves. She will assist in the children’s programs that address the impact of various forms of violence experienced and/or witnessed by children and youth as well as provide parenting support to their parent(s)/caregivers of children between the ages of 0-6. Cross-cultural counselling support and advocacy may be done on individual and/or group settings.

VLMFSS is committed to equity in hiring. We strongly encourage applicants from

Immigrant, refugee and racialized women with diverse cultures and fluency in

languages.

Qualifications:

- Relevant university degree, e.g. Social Work, Psychology or Diploma on Child and Youth Care, Early Childhood or Diploma/Certificate in Social Servicesor a combination of qualifications and relevant experience.
- Effective cross-cultural communication, interpersonal & organizational skills, and public speaking
- Demonstrated experience in providing cross-cultural skills in individual and group sessions with trauma-informed evidence-based practice
- Knowledge of dynamics of gender-based violence, and acculturation issues impacting immigrant, refugee and visible minority families, their children and grandchildren
- Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully with diverse professionals from educational, legal and other members of the community




- Minimum of 1-year work experience with children and youth from various ethno-cultural backgrounds who experience/witness violence
- Work independently and as member of a team
- Ability to problem solve and effectively manage time
- Experience in providing individual and group counselling support, and advocacy using psycho-educational model and strength-based approach
- Knowledge of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and relevant resources
- Proficient in using office equipment and software applications and ability to run online/virtual programs for children.
- Having a driver’s license is an asset. Use of an automobile is not a requirement for the performing the duties of the job.

Requirement: Satisfactory Criminal Record Check to work with children.

Emergency Childcare First Aid and CPR Certificate an asset

Location: In-person

Hours of Work: 14 hours/week Monday and Tuesday from 9 am to 5 pm

Salary: $27.54 - $31.61/hour Grid Level 11 JJEP Grid.

. This position requires union membership

Closing Date; October 23rd, 2026

Note: The position will be filled using a rolling recruitment process and applications will be considered as they are received. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing Date: This position is open until it is filled. Please reply in writing with a resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Pay: $27.54-$31.61 per hour

Expected hours: 14.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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