Job Description

Coordinator Family and Gender Based Violence Prevention Program

(Short-term contract to end March 2028)

ISANS is seeking a full-time

Coordinator Family and Gender Based Violence Prevention Program

responsible for supporting newcomer families in building healthy non-violent and resilient families that are well integrated in the community.

The coordinator plays an enabling and supportive role with newcomer families, in the education of parents in the area of family life and settlement and the prevention of child abuse and domestic violence/GBV.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Manager, Family, Children & Specialized Settlement Services, this position will be responsible for:

Ensures effective development, delivery, and evaluation of the Program by:

Facilitating individual and group orientation sessions on family life and the law in Canada for new arrivals including information on Child Protection, the law in Canada related to family and individual safety and supervision of children Working in partnership with ISANS programs hosting a series of group sessions on healthy relationships in Canada with a focus on the prevention of Gender based violence and violence free relationships in gender specific groups Working in partnership with all programs supporting settlement of new arrivals and other ISANS teams around newcomer family situations. Liaising with social services and community organizations around family issues including coordinating case conferences as appropriate, supporting families in complex situations with ISANS crisis program and other teams Periodically assessing with clients and ISANS staff the needs in family life to develop and implement new services to respond to their changing needs and to promote violence free relationships Building Partnership with family service agencies and other relevant organizations to explore and implement initiatives to enhance immigrant families access to services. Developing and delivering training for immigrant and partnering family service organization staff around newcomer families Facilitating outreach presentations on the Family and Gender Based Violence Programming available for newcomer families and the needs of newcomers, internally and externally. Evaluating existing program materials and updating and/or developing a new material as needed. Monitoring and being accountable for program expenses / budget in consultation with Supervisor and Manager.

General responsibilities:

Providing information as required for internal/external reports and proposals. Reviewing and adhering to ISANS workplace policies and procedures Recording all relevant client information on databases in a consistent and timely manner as appropriate to the position Participating fully in regular staff meetings, team meetings, training and development and ISANS events Performing other duties as required

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

Education:

Bachelor's degree Social Work or An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.

Experience:

2 years experience in a similar position Experience working in a cross-cultural environment; experience delivering direct service to immigrants preferred. Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating programs or projects. Experience with networking and outreach Experience in group facilitation

Knowledge:

Knowledge of local activities, programs and community organizations that serve the immigrant population.

Skills:

Strong written and verbal English communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong time management and organization skills Proficient with MS Office applications Additional languages an asset

ISANS Core Competencies

Cultural Competency; Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

Collaboration

Working collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives

Continuous Learning

Continually seeking new knowledge and skills, as well as developing existing capabilities

Innovative Thinking

Introducing new ways of looking at problems and developing useful ideas that are new, better, or unique

Accountability

Holding self and others responsible and accountable to being transparent and principled in our approach and to meeting commitments

Respect

Actively encouraging an environment of fairness, honesty and integrity for all

Terms of Employment:

Short-term contract to March 31, 2028 Full-time 35 hours per week Hybrid work environment: work location will be determined by operational requirements, prioritizing ISANS mission and clients to determine the right balance of in-person and virtual work.

Commencement Date:

ASAP

Closing Date:

Monday July 7, 2025, at 4.00pm.

To apply:

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter merged into one document, stating the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.

ISANS is dedicated to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team and welcome applications from all diverse groups. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their cover letter and request any accommodation required to support them during the recruitment process.

Only those eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position.

However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: $49,001.04-$53,493.83 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Halifax, NS B3L 4P1

Application deadline: 2025-07-07