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Outreach Caseworker - Full Time Permanent
Bernadette McCann House
5 days per week
75 hours bi-weekly
Location: Renfrew County (Pembroke, Petawawa, Deep River areas)
Posted: December 20th, 2024
Salary: $27.86 per hour
Benefits and voluntary matched RRSP included.
Job posting closes: Noon on Janurary 6th, 2025
Reporting to the Outreach Supervisor, the Outreach Caseworker provides direct service to women who have experienced abuse, IPV, DV.
This position provides education and support, safety planning, risk assessment and crisis intervention to clients. Client advocacy and Group facilitation skills are required.
Required qualifications:
- Graduate of a post-secondary program in social sciences or related field
- Thorough understanding of the issue of violence against women, and the impact on child witnesses
- Excellent documentation skills and knowledge of community agencies and resources
- Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively both as a team member and independently
- Valid driver’s license and access to a car
- Bilingualism an asset
- Vaccinated against Covid-19
Interested candidates can email their resume to:
Leigh Sweeney, Executive Director
wssshs@wsssbmh.org
*Only thoes selected for an interview will be contacted.*
Family Court Support Caseworker - 1 Year Contract
Bernadette McCann House
4 days per week
60 hours bi-weekly
Location: Renfrew County
Posted: December 18th, 2024
Job posting closes: January 3rd, 2025
Duration of Contract: January 2025 to April 1, 2026
Reporting to the Outreach Supervisor, the Family Court Support Caseworker provides direct service to male & female victims of domestic violence involved in the family court process.
Responsibilities of this position:
- Supporting clients through legal aid process, lawyer’s requests, assistance with court documentation, and referrals to other services
- Education and support regarding domestic violence
- Crisis intervention
- Safety planning
- Client advocacy
- Group facilitation
Required qualifications:
- Graduate of a post-secondary program in social sciences or related field
- Thorough understanding of the issue of violence and Family Court process
- Excellent documentation skills and knowledge of community agencies and resources
- Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively both as a team member and independently
- Valid driver’s license and access to a car
- Bilingualism an asset
Interested candidates can email their resume to:
Leigh Sweeney, Executive Director
wssshs@wsssbmh.org
*Only thoes selected for an interview will be contacted.*
Francophone Transitional Support Caseworker
Bernadette McCann House
Location: Pembroke, Ontario
Posted: October 30th 2024
Salary: $27.86 per hour
Job posting closes: January 3rd, 2025
Description:
The mission of Bernadette McCann House (BMH) is to work for change that will end abuse, by providing safety, support and education to all those who experience abuse. Our services include an emergency residential program for women and children, community outreach, court support, services for children and youth, groups and workshops.
We are currently recruiting a Francophone Transitional Support Caseworker. This is a permanent position working 30 hour per week, employed by Bernadette McCann House. Funding for this position has generously been made available through a formal agreement with the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre.
Reporting to the Outreach Supervisor, this position provides supports and services to women and their dependents who have experienced abuse, including survivors of human trafficking, that will enable them to access safe and stable housing, as well as relevant supports such as court support.
Qualifications
Graduate of a post-secondary program in social sciences or related field.
A thorough understanding of the issue of violence against women and the impact on children who witness violence.
Experience in crisis intervention.
Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
Extensive knowledge of the needs of francophone women living in Renfrew County who have experienced abuse, including human trafficking.
Ability to speak and write in French and English.
A valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Additional Information
BMH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applications require accommodation should contact the Administration 613-732-7776.
Contact Information
Leigh Sweeney, Executive Director
Bernadette McCann House
Pembroke, Ontario
Email: wssshs@wsssbmh.org
Relief Residential Caseworker
Reporting to the Residential Supervisor, this position provides direct service to abused women and their children in a residential setting, involving crisis intervention and client advocacy. This is a casual position, on an “as needed basis only”. Weekend and shift work required.
Required qualifications include: graduate of a post secondary program in social sciences or related field; a thorough understanding of the issue of violence against women, and the impact on child witnesses; experience in crisis intervention, and proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively both as a team member and independently. Ability to speak and write in both English & French (preferred) valid driver’s licence and access to a car (preferred).
Mail to:
Leigh Sweeney, Executive Director
Bernadette McCann House
P.O. Box 244, Pembroke, Ontario K8A 6X3
Fax: (613) 732-8667
Email to:
*Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
BMH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applications requiring accommodation should contact Administration 613-732-7776.