Gender-Based Violence Case Worker - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

Job Description

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, and multi-level, and community economic development philosophies to support people experiencing poverty, homelessness, mental illness, violence, substance use or participating in sex-trade workThe West Central Women’s Resource Centre is committed to inclusion and equity and strives to ensure that our staff team reflects the diversity of the community we serve. Indigenous peoples, Black people and other people of colour, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions and persons with relevant lived experience are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized. We are committed to removing barriers to employment that are faced by groups that have been historically, persistently and systemically marginalized and encourage (but do not require) members of these groups to self-identify as such in their cover letters.If you require accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.Position DescriptionReporting to the Director of Strengthening the Circle, the Gender-Based Violence Case Worker will work with people who have experienced violence. They will support people on their healing journey through one on one supports, which include trauma supports, and housing and income supports, while participants are staying in hotel.This position will work collaboratively with other partner agencies to provide a continuum of care for individuals. This position will also work with the Director of Policy Advocacy on systems level work related to gender-based violence and housing.Start Date: ASAPSalary Range: $21-24/hr, 6% vacation pay, plus a benefits package and matched RSP after 3 monthsTime Requirement: 37.5 hours/weekClosing Date: Open until filledResponsibilities

• 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 families
• To liaise with the violence against women shelters in Manitoba to ensure the smooth transition of participants and a continuum of care during transition
• To participate in systems-level policy work to address gaps in service for people experiencing violence, in collaboration with the Director of Policy Advocacy
• To work in collaboration with 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 Restoring the Balance as required by funding agreements
• Actively participate in WCWRC staff retreats, training, and meetings
• In conjunction with other WCWRC staff, provide ongoing informal support, referral and direction to community members using the Centre

Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesEssential

• Demonstrated experience supporting victims of violence and a strong understanding of the resources available
• Demonstrated knowledge of housing supports and working with EIA, MB Housing and private landlords
• 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
• Must be able to work effectively 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
• A driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle are 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
• The position will be working alone remotely in a hotel frequently

Please submit your resume and cover letter to the attention of the Hiring Committee, c/o Tammy Leask, Director of Strengthening the Circle with the title of the position in the subject line. The cover letter should expressly indicate how your experience meets the job requirements.By e-mail: tammy[at]wcwrc.caBy fax: 204-783-3173In-person: 640 Ellice Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3G0A7We thank everyone for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates selected for an interview will be paid for their time.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: $21.00-$24.00 per hourBenefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

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