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Gender- Violence Case Worker Jobs in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at NETES
Position: Gender-Based Violence Case Worker
POSITION TYPE FULL-TIME, 37.5 HOURS/WEEK
Position Description: Reporting to the Director of Strengthening the Circle, the Gender-Based Violence Case Worker will work with women and gender diverse people who have experienced violence. They will support people on their healing journey, through one-on-one supports which includes trauma supports and systems navigation.
Responsibilities:
Provide individual support to people who have been impacted by violence – both family violence and any other sort of gender-based violence.
Empower people to advocate for themselves and advocate on their behalf.
Assist people with finding permanent housing and connecting them to income supports.
Provide information, referrals, and system navigation to participants and their families.
Work in collaboration with the Settlement team, the Housing team, and the Restoring the Balance team to ensure effective wrap-around supports for participants.
Report on program outcomes to the Director of Community Development as required by funding agreements.
Actively participate in WCWRC staff retreats, trainings, and meetings.
In conjunction with other WCWRC staff, provide ongoing informal support, referral, and direction to community members using the Centre.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
:
Essential:
Demonstrated experience supporting victims of violence and a strong understanding of the resources available.
Demonstrated understanding of working with marginalized communities, including an anti-oppression lens and the social determinants of health.
Strong understanding of empowerment, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care philosophies.
Knowledge of housing, EIA, and gender-based violence provincial policies.
Experience working with newcomers, and ability to work cross-culturally and with participants with low English levels.
Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Professional and responsible with sensitive and confidential issues.
Experience working collaboratively with community organizations.
Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision.
Driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle is required.
A clear criminal record check and child abuse registry is required due to the nature of the position.
Preferred:
Post-secondary degree in the Social Services field.
Experience working within the non-profit sector.
Ability to work from a multi-level approach.
Working Conditions:
Days, with evening and weekend hours required as needed.
Please send a cover letter and a resume toemployer rep.
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Title: Gender- Violence Case Worker
Company: NETES
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Category: Social Work (Community Health, Mental Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Crisis Counselor), Non-Profit & Social Impact (Community Health, Mental Health)
