Timmins and Area Women in Crisis (TAWC) is a dynamic, community based feminist organization, which providesservices on intimate partner abuse and sexual violence to women and theirchildren in the Timmins area. TAWC works within an integrated feminist,anti-racism, anti-oppression framework.The agency administers a sexual assault centre, an emergency shelter aswell as second stage housing to abused women and their children.
We are looking for a agile and highly motivated woman to join our team in the capacity of Child Witness Workerin a Contractposition atTimmins and Area Women in Crisis .
The ideal candidates will demonstrate thefollowing:
Qualifications:
Post-secondary degree/diploma ina relevant field
Solid understanding of feministideology and anti-racism/anti-oppression principles
Experience in providing crisis intervention,support, information, and referrals to survivors of sexual violence
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office,including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong written and verbalcommunication skills
Understanding of the social service sector andprovision of non-profit service to the community
Ability to organize and carry out programming,groups, activities, and events
Demonstrated sound judgment, problem-solving,conflict resolution, crisis intervention, advocacy, and mediation skills
Must be able to do lifting/carrying
Must have flexible work availability
Must possess a valid Class G driver's licenseand own a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage
Must undergo a vulnerable sector criminalrecord check
MainResponsibilities:
Coordinate andco-facilitate specialized trauma-informed individual and group support to womenand children and youth who have witnessed/experienced violence
Provideone-on-one crisis intervention to support women who intake with children
Work with womento develop a general support plan to ensure her children's needs are met duringtheir shelter stay and upon discharge
Provide youngerservice users and women with a variety of recreational and social activities
Advocate onbehalf of the woman and her child/ren as required
Support thedelivery of programs in elementary schools, libraries and/or other communityspaces
Link women andtheir dependents to appropriate community partners
Accompany and advocate for clients as needed.
Link women to appropriate community referrals.
Coordinate and facilitate community groups and meetings
Oversee the recruitment, orientation, and supervision of volunteers
Build relationships within the community to facilitate donations
Manage donations for the clothing program and clients
Complete various administrative tasks
Attend and participate in fundraising and awareness-raising ventures
Liaise withcommunity partners
Participate inagency and community events
Hours of Work: 14 hours per week
Email:
[email protected]
TAWC has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires individuals to take part in COVID-19 vaccination programs recommended by Public Health, unless they are approved for a medical or human rights accommodation from TAWC. Compliance with this policy is mandatory for this position.
TAWC is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise us of their needs at any stage of the recruitment process.
Timmins and Area Women in Crisis (TAWC) iscommitted to fostering a culture of inclusion as well as equity and diversityin its hiring practices. TAWC invitesand strongly encourages applications from all qualified women, including womenfrom historically marginalized and/or underserved/underrepresented communities,who may contribute to further diversification of our workforce. This also includes, but is not limited to:women who identify as Indigenous/Black/woman of colour, women living with adisAbility, lesbians, bisexual women and transwomen as well as women with livedexperience of mental illness, substance use, trauma, and poverty.
Onlycandidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
355 Wilson Ave, Timmins, ON P4N 2T7, Canada
📌 Child Witness Worker-14 hours per week (Timmins)
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