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Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Family Violence Worker will provide individuals and families with a holistic approach to healing through support activities relating to family violence and related challenges such as informal counselling, intervention, and domestic and partner violence education.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and elevate community awareness and educational materials on the negative effects of family and domestic violence and the impact on children.
Address the needs of the Saskatoon Domestic Violence Court as it relates to the treatment of offenders and victims.
Provide clients with emotional support, intervention and alternative ways to deal with abuse, anger and unhealthy relationships.
Assist in the coordination and/or facilitation of a women's healing group.
Create a greater awareness of the Family Violence Program within the City of Saskatoon.
Maintain and strengthen positive working relationships with other service providers in Saskatoon.
Maintain accurate client records by documenting individual and group contacts for all clients who are provided services.
Participate in fundraising initiatives and community events provided by SIMFC.
Education and Experience
Diploma in the human services field or closely related field; a combination of work and life experience may be considered.
Must have knowledge of counseling theories and how they apply to intimate partner and family violence prevention.
Must have experience working with Indigenous families and have some knowledge of Indigenous cultures.
Female candidates with Indigenous ancestry preferred (please self-identify in cover letter).
Requirements
Must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
Must provide a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance.
Must be prepared for flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Human Services Diploma
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Cultural Awareness Training
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Research techniques
Specific Skills
- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- Implement life skills workshops
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
Work Setting
- Community or neighbourhood centre
Ability to Supervise
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
- 5-10 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Female
- Aboriginal groups
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