Are you committed to ending the cycle of abuse and violence by raising awareness through prevention, education, and advocacy? Are you looking for the opportunity to support women with or without children to live free of abuse by providing shelter and confidential, non- judgmental services? If this sounds like you, then please consider joining the team at Optimism Place!

Optimism Place Women’s Shelter and Support Services is an organization that provides emergency shelter, counselling, advocacy, and support for women and their children fleeing domestic violence in Perth County

Information / benefits

Full Time (40 hours per week)

Salary range, $53,000 to $59,000 per annum

Vacation pay and sick time is provided

Required to

Be flexible with hours of work, depending on client needs

Have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Provide a valid and recent vulnerable sector check

Provide valid CPR/First Aid Certification

Have a positive impact on the lives of women and their children

Work with like-minded individuals in an anti-oppressive, feminist framework

Work with a close-knit team contributing to the community and a significant way

Manage your own caseload of clients and develop the program responsively to client needs

Report to the Manager of Legal Advocacy and Transition Services

Application information

Optimism Place is committed to equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. In alignment with its commitment to equity, Optimism Place values diversity and provides a positive and supportive environment.

Optimism

Place offers reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities to participate in the recruitment process. If you are contacted regarding this opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.



While we appreciate all interest in our positions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Family Court Support Worker is responsible for helping women to navigate the family court process.

This would include assisting women to apply for Legal Aid, find a lawyer, utilize legal resources, assist to identify and complete needed court documents, documenting history of abuse, safety plan for court,

accompany to legal appointments (lawyers, FLIC) and virtual or in person court accompaniment. The

Family Court Support Worker is a member of the community-based services team and as such will supports the efforts of the team in serving women in the community. This position requires case management skills and the ability to develop the family court program. This will include presentations to community partners, law firms, legal clinics, and community groups as well as the development of program materials. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and relational in their service delivery.

To be considered for this prospect you will have the following:

A college diploma from a registered institution in a Social Service Worker, Law, Justice or comparable program. A Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, Law, Justice or comparable field would be an asset. Knowledge or experience in the family court and legal system is required.

A minimum of six (6) months of related experience in the field of violence against women services, sexual assault services, or residential services. Volunteer or placement student experience is welcomed. Understands and operates from a trauma-informed perspective.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in

English is required.

Send resumes to Joane Grimes at [email protected] with subject line “Family Court Support

Worker” by Friday, October 30th at 5pm.

Please contact Joanne Grimes, [email protected] to request a copy of the complete .

Pay: $53,000.00-$59,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Family Court Support Worker Temporary full-time (Stratford)
🏢 Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services
📍 Stratford