Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic offers trauma-informed legal services and representation, counselling and multilingual interpretation, and drives system transformation to support women and gender-diverse people who have experienced violence. Rooted in the foundations of intersectionality, innovation, and a client-centered approach, we foster the skills and resilience of the people we serve and amplify their voices to create individual and collective change.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a dedicated Case Manager for the Resilient Together initiative. This 2.5-year project aims to prevent gender-based violence (GBV) by promoting a common risk assessment, case management, and service coordination framework. The initiative focuses on improving safety for GBV survivors through holistic, trauma-informed, and intersectional approaches.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All duties and responsibilities will be carried out in accordance with Barbra Schlifer Clinic's Mandate, Mission and Values.
1. CASE MANAGEMENT
Employ the RISA tool for risk assessment and case management to ensure a standardized and effective approach to managing GBV cases
Support case management while working with pilot agencies in the application of the current version of RISA and bring feedback to the team for improvements
Engage directly with GBV survivors, providing support and ensuring their needs are met throughout the project
Address overall user experience, including problem-solving and mitigating any challenges that may arise
Utilize different modalities of services - on-site, in community, in-person and virtually
2. COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION
Collaborate with the Community Engagement Working Group (CEWG), a group of GBV survivors, to enhance community involvement and support, and manage the moving pieces of the workplan
Provide training support, case management support, and journey mapping for the Clinic and partner agencies
Coordinate the RISA pilot, including feedback and looping back to the team and IT team, and testing at the Clinic
Implement phases: use the current version of RISA, pilot it, provide feedback, help develop new pieces, and conduct final testing of the improved version with added elements
3. OTHER & ADMIN
Leverage existing partnerships to create service pathways to the Clinic and other relevant services for women from hidden, marginalized and underserved communities
Use data-driven insights to continuously improve service delivery
Collaborate with other Clinic teams as required
Participate in staff meetings and trainings
Submit timely narrative and statistical progress reports as required
Other related duties as assigned
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
These positions will work with the Clinic's Executive Office, Intake and Legal teams, as well as the Clinic's Evaluator
These positions report to and are supervised by the Executive Director or her designate
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A degree in social work, psychology, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
Proven experience in case management, particularly in GBV contexts
Strong understanding of trauma-informed legal practice
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to social justice and the Clinic's mission
Minimum 2 years' experience of working with marginalized and immigrant, refugee and non-status populations is preferred
Strong understanding of the legal landscape related to GBV and criminalization issues
Awareness of intersecting conditions that affect the experience of violence and trauma among a diverse clientele
Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to interface in a purposeful, positive and productive manner with diverse justice system professionals, service providers and administrators in the courts and in the broader legal systems and with diverse stakeholders in the community at large
Demonstrated understanding of legal and social issues relating to domestic violence, social services or community development consistent with an intersectional feminist/anti-oppression analysis
Commitment to working cooperatively in a woman-positive, multi-disciplinary environment
Understanding of Immigration issues and migrant rights in the context of Family law is an asset
Ability to exercise sound judgment when encountering difficult situations and in performing job responsibilities
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
French language skills will be considered a strong asset
CORE COMPETENCIES
Commitment to working collaboratively with and supporting diverse survivors of gender violence within the context of a diverse agency
Engagement in a self-reflective, ethical and collaborative practice that is non-judgmental and empathetic and reflects the vision and mission statements of the Clinic
Incorporation of principles of diversity and equity in responding to the service needs of clients
Commitment to working toward removing systemic barriers to the independence and wellbeing of women and marginalized communities
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time-management and problem-solving skills, written and oral communication skills
Ability to work and support others in the context of a diverse environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment
Be a self-starter, creative and highly motivated
Share ideas and differences in the spirit of collaboration and cooperation
Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
SALARY:
Salary $56,192 annually
The position includes a comprehensive health benefits package offered
through a group plan as part of our United Way membership upon satisfactory completion of a 3-month probationary period
DURATION:
12 months. Possibility of renewal
DEADLINE:
August 31, 2025. Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is engaged
APPLICATION:
Submit your cover letter and resume by email as attachment to:
with the subject line of
Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic is an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes candidates from equity-seeking groups and is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Please let us know if you require accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process, and we will work with you to address your needs.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.