Mi'Kmaw Family and Children's Services of Nova Scotia
Whycocomagh
FULL TIME
Women's Support Worker
Job Summary: To provide support, information, and counseling to women who experience family violence, ensuring the individual needs of the women are considered. Provide direct assessment, counseling, treatment group, and follow-up services to participants. Ensure that the Centre provides a sense of security, confidentiality, safety and comfort for women and children. Also, to assist women in accessing community resources such as locating alternate and safe housing when needed. Work closely with related services such as police, courts, social services, etc. Participate in developing and implementing case plans with Agency and or Healing Centre teams for each client. Qualifications: - Human Services diploma or diploma in a related Human Services field of study such as Community Services, Early Childhood Development, Education, Psychology - Knowledge of social service delivery systems, court and police procedures, and family violence issues is considered an asset. - Experience working in a First Nations community and the ability to speak and understand the Mi’kmaw language is considered an asset. - Excellent organization and presentation skills, self-motivated, and able to work independently. - Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle. What We Offer Based on the employment status, we offer a wide range of benefits such as: − A comprehensive health and dental benefits package as well as a defined contribution pension plan − Employee and Family Assistance Program − Three (3) weeks’ vacation to start. − General Illness Job Type: Full-time Pay: $49,400.00-$72,800.00 per year Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
French not required
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Education:
Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
supportive care: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
First Aid Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2024-10-24