Support Worker - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

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NOR WEST CO-OP COMMUNITY HEALTHPOSITION: Support Worker, 1.0 EFT, Full time PermanentStart date ASAPGOALS:1. Help clients move along a continuum from dependence on the support worker, tointerdependence with the support worker, to independence and strength on herown.2. Provide an intensive one-on-one support service that will assist high need womento access a broad array of services that are available to them in the community. Indoing so, women will be assisted in:➢ Transitioning from a crisis-ridden life to a more stable and safe livingarrangement;➢ Caring more effectively for themselves and their children; and➢ Becoming less dependent on social services over time.POSITION SUMMARY:The support workers will provide linkages and support to women in abusiverelationships who are struggling to use the services offered within various systems. Thetype of services offered to these women will be pragmatic and include accompanyingwomen to appointments, advocating on their behalf when necessary, and being positiverole models who encourage clients to live in abuse-free environments. The supportworkers will facilitate awareness of existing resources as well as provide supportservices where a gap exists. The support workers will function as part of a diverse teamusing an empowering, strength-focused, and holistic approach. The support workerswill be aware of, and manage various cultural, social, economic and transformationbarriers that exist for women leaving abusive relationships.QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred education in a social service related field or equivalent experience.

• Experience working in the area of domestic violence.

• Knowledge of community resources.

• Awareness of the dynamics of domestic violence.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Empathic, non-judgmental individual.

• Knowledge of diverse cultures and economic backgrounds.

• Ability to work effectively with community members and various community

partner agencies in multiple areas.

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently within the community with little direct

supervision.

• Commitment to working with women towards positive change.

• Must have own car and valid driver’s license.

DUTIES:

• Offer encouragement and reinforcement to promote self-care, self-reliance, and

confidence for clients who are challenged with daily events and hurdles in orderfor them to leave abusive situations.

• Provide information related to legal options, housing alternatives, parenting

issues, social assistance, employment training and/or options and sources ofsupport within the community.

• Coordinate scheduling of appointments with community agencies and possibly

home visits.

• Advocate on behalf of clients and link them to existing resources.

• Provide emotional support to women using an empathic, non-judgmental

approach.

• Accompany women to appointments as necessary and provide practical support in

order for clients to achieve the task at hand.

• Help women identify short- and long-term goals.

• Be positive role models to women and volunteers.

• Work with volunteers as needed.

• Complete required documentations.

• Promote the program and collaborate with the team.

• Work in accordance with Nor’West Co-op Community Health Centre’s policies

and procedures to support the goals and objectives of the program.

• Protection planning with clients and educate them on the cycle of violence by

teaching various characteristics of abusive behaviour.

• Meet on a regular basis with the coordinator and attend weekly staff meetings as

required.

• Attend training as assigned.

• Other tasks as assigned.

Salary & Benefits as per Union contractClosing date: Friday September 21 2022 5pm CSTSubmit application in confidence to:Fatima SiyawarevaFamily Violence DirectorNorWest Co-op Community Health Centre785 Keewatin Winnipeg, MB R2X 3B9www.norwestcoop.cafsiyawareva@norwestcoop.caWe thank everyone who expressed interest but only those selected for an interviewwill be contacted.Quick Apply

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