Gender Based Violence Case Worker

3 months ago

Winnipeg, Canada West Central Women's Resource Centre Full time

Employment Opportunity: Gender-Based Violence Case Worker

The West Central Women’s Resource Centre (WCWRC) provides services and programming to individuals and families in the West Central neighbourhood of Winnipeg. WCWRC practices empowerment, inclusion, harm reduction, multi-level, and community economic development philosophies to support people experiencing poverty, homelessness, mental illness, violence, substance use or participating in sex-trade work.

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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.

Start Date: ASAP

Salary Range: $22-25/hour, 6% vacation pay, plus a benefits package and matched RRSP after 3 months

Time Requirement: 37.5 hours/week

Closing Date: Until filled

**Responsibilities**:

- To provide individual support to people who have been impacted by violence - both family violence and any other sort of gender-based violence
- To empower people to advocate for themselves and to advocate on their behalf
- To assist people with finding permanent housing and connecting them to income supports
- To provide information, referrals and system navigation to participants and their families
- To 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 on-going 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
- Ideally have experience working with newcomers, and demonstrate 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 mínimal 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

By fax: 204-783-3173

In person: 640 Ellice Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3G0A7

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

  • Immigrant Gender Based Violence Case Worker

    5 months ago

    Winnipeg, Canada West Central Women's Resource Centre Full time

    Employment Opportunity: Immigrant Gender-Based Violence Case Worker The West Central Women’s Resource Centre (WCWRC) provides services and programming to individuals and families in the West Central neighbourhood of Winnipeg. WCWRC practices empowerment, inclusion, harm reduction, multi-level, and community economic development philosophies to support...

  • Director of Gender-based Violence Prevention

    5 months ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Ka Ni Kanichihk Full time

    **We are Community Leaders**: - Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. is a nonprofit, community based; Indigenous-led human-centered services organization that provides a broad range of Indigenous identified programs and services that focus on the wholeness, wellness that builds on the strengths and resilience of Indigenous Peoples._ **The Opportunity**: The **Director of...

  • Gender Based Violence Community Engagement Manager

    5 months ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Elmwood Community Resource Centre Full time

    The Gender Based Violence (GBV)Community Engagement Manager will provide direct services using client-centered, anti-oppressive and trauma-informed framework to strengthen the GBV sector and scale up the “Still I Rise” gender-based violence program (based on the tree of life model) to better meet the needs of South Asian, Black and Arab women in...

  • Community Navigator

    3 months ago

    Winnipeg, Canada North Point Douglas Women's Centre Full time

    **Overview** Working closely with frontline staff, the Community Navigator - Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Focus will be responsible for providing direct support to community members who are experiencing GBV. This position requires extensive knowledge of the complex dynamics of GBV, the ability to advocate on behalf of community members, and experience...

  • Manager of Gender-based Violence Prevention Programs

    5 months ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Ka Ni Kanichihk Full time

    **We are Community Leaders**: - Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. is a nonprofit, community based; Indigenous-led human-centered services organization that provides a broad range of Indigenous identified programs and services that focus on the wholeness, wellness that builds on the strengths and resilience of Indigenous Peoples._ **The Opportunity**: The **Manager of...

  • Program Manager

    1 month ago

    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Ka Ni Kanichihk Full time

    Manager of Gender-Based Violence Prevention ProgramsAt Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc., we are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated professional to lead our Gender-Based Violence Prevention initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement operational directives and work plans to achieve program goals and objectives.Provide leadership and coaching to program...

  • Gender-based Violence Prevention Network

    6 months ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Ka Ni Kanichihk Full time

    **About the Role** This three-year project is focused on developing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and tools to work within all sectors; education, health, justice, social service, private and public sector. Connecting First Nation communities with support on how to address GBV issues and be a part of a network that is experienced working with GBV...

  • Gender-based Violence Prevention Facilitator

    5 months ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Ka Ni Kanichihk Full time

    **About the Role** This three-year project is focused on developing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and tools to work within all sectors; education, health, justice, social service, private and public sector. Connecting First Nation communities with support on how to address GBV issues and be a part of a network that is experienced working with GBV...

  • Gender-based Violence Prevention Coordinator

    5 months ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Ka Ni Kanichihk Full time

    **About the Role** This three-year project is focused on developing GBV prevention and tools to work within all sectors; education, health, justice, social service, private and public sector. Connecting First Nation communities with support on how to address GBV issues and be a part of a network that is experienced working with GBV healing and...

  • Gender-based Violence Prevention Network

    6 months ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Ka Ni Kanichihk Full time

    **About the Role** This three-year project is focused on developing GBV prevention and tools to work within all sectors; education, health, justice, social service, private and public sector. Connecting First Nation communities with support on how to address GBV issues and be a part of a network that is experienced working with GBV healing and...

  • Family Violence Counselor

    4 weeks ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Willow Place Inc Full time

    _**Welcome to Willow Place**_, The heart of our work is healthy relationships. Willow Place provides inclusive, no-cost family violence prevention services, 24-hours, every day of the year to anyone in need of support with situations of family and interpersonal violence (women, men, youth)._ Are you seeking rewarding and challenging work? Willow Place has a...

  • Part-time Family Violence Counselor

    6 months ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Willow Place Inc Full time

    _**Welcome to Willow Place**_, The heart of our work is healthy relationships. Willow Place provides inclusive, no-cost family violence prevention services, 24-hours, every day of the year to anyone in need of support with situations of family and interpersonal violence (women, men, youth)._ Are you seeking rewarding and challenging work? Willow Place has...

  • Part-time Family Violence Counselor

    5 months ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Willow Place Inc Full time

    _**Welcome to Willow Place**_, The heart of our work is healthy relationships. Willow Place provides inclusive, no-cost family violence prevention services, 24-hours, every day of the year to anyone in need of support with situations of family and interpersonal violence (women, men, youth)._ Are you seeking rewarding and challenging work? Willow Place has a...

  • Family Violence Counselor

    5 months ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Willow Place Inc Full time

    _**Welcome to Willow Place**_, The heart of our work is healthy relationships. Willow Place provides inclusive, no-cost family violence prevention services, 24-hours, every day of the year to anyone in need of support with situations of family and interpersonal violence (women, men, youth)._ Are you seeking rewarding and challenging work? Willow Place has a...

  • Ending Violence Network Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Ka Ni Kanichihk Full time

    **About the Role** This three-year project is focused on developing gender-based violence prevention and tools to work within all sectors; education, health, justice, social service, private and public sector. Connecting First Nation communities with support on how to address gendered violence issues and be a part of a network that is experienced working...

  • Case Worker

    2 months ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Oshki-Giizhig Inc Full time

    Caseworker **Description**: Oshki-Giizhig is an Indigenous-based non-profit organization. Our vision is a healthy community built on Indigenous journeys towards wellness. Its mission is to will walk beside, advocate and support people affected by FASD and or other disorders. Strengthened by cultural practices and traditional teachings, support will assist...

  • Case Worker

    5 months ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Oshki-Giizhig Inc Full time

    **Job description** **Job description** **Employment Opportunity** **Job Title**: Caseworker **Wage**: $22-26/hour **Description**: Oshki-Giizhig is an Indigenous-based non-profit organization. Our vision is a healthy community built on Indigenous journeys towards wellness. Its mission is to will walk beside, advocate and support people affected by FASD...

  • Case Worker

    5 months ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Oshki-Giizhig Inc Full time

    **Job description** **Job description** **Employment Opportunity** **Job Title**: Caseworker **Wage**: $22-26/hour **Description**: Oshki-Giizhig is an Indigenous-based non-profit organization. Our vision is a healthy community built on Indigenous journeys towards wellness. Its mission is to will walk beside, advocate and support people affected by FASD...

  • Case Worker

    5 months ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Oshki-Giizhig Inc Full time

    **Employment Opportunity** **Job Title**: Caseworker **Wage**: $22-26/hour **Description**: Oshki-Giizhig is an Indigenous-based non-profit organization. Our vision is a healthy community built on Indigenous journeys towards wellness. Its mission is to will walk beside, advocate and support people affected by FASD and or other disorders. Strengthened by...

  • Case Worker

    5 months ago

    Winnipeg, Canada St.Amant Full time

    **We are currently recruiting for multiple positions, some in Winnipeg, but also looking to recruit rurally. This includes areas in the Western region, Southern region, Northern region, Central region and Interlake region. All Manitobans are welcome to apply.** **About Us** St.Amant is a non-profit organization, offering programs & services throughout...