Job Description

Naomi Society

: Support Worker

Naomi Society supports women, children, and all genders through trauma-informed community prevention, outreach, support, and advocacy.

We provide services to those who have experienced domestic, family, intimate partner, and sexual violence in Antigonish and Guysborough Counties.

The Naomi Society is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and receives operational funding from the Department of Opportunities and Social Development and the Nova Scotia Status of Women. On a provincial level, Naomi Society is a member organization of the Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS).

Terms of Employment

Permanent, Fulltime, Salary Range: $56,864.00-$66,950.00/year

Access to Chamber of Commerce Health Benefits and RRSP Benefit Program

35 Hours/Week, usually Monday-Friday, 0800-1600 with evenings and weekends when required

Some flexibility to work from home on occasion

Preferred Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in social sciences, social services, counselling or equivalent combination of training and expertise
• 2-5-years' experience with a strong understanding of the dynamics of family, intimate partner and sexual violence
• Experience in support counselling with a trauma informed approach
• Demonstrated ability to respond in a crisis situation while maintaining strong judgement and decision making
• Proficiency in the development, implementation and facilitation of educational programs and presentations
• Knowledge of the justice system
• Ability to navigate community support systems
• A strong sense of community resources and agencies
• Experience doing advocacy work
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional computer skills
• Applicant must be willing to travel with compensation for mileage
• A valid driver's license, insurance, reliable transportation
• Clear Vulnerable Sector & Child Abuse Registry Check

The Support Worker reports directly to the Executive Director who is monitored by a volunteer Board of Directors. There are no subordinates reporting to this position, but functional direction is provided to the following:

Volunteers; including students who are on a placement through an educational institution

Part-time or temporary staff as assigned to you by the Executive Director

The Support Worker has three central responsibilities :

1. To provide direct & indirect services to women, adolescents and children who have been exposed to domestic, family, intimate partner and sexual violence.

2. To promote community development, prevention and awareness relating to domestic, family, intimate partner and sexual violence

3. To provide referral services.

The role of the Support Worker is to :

support women, children and adolescents who have been exposed to domestic, family intimate partner and sexual violence

listen and respond with a trauma informed lens

respond and mange crisis calls and visits

maintain confidentiality

have conversations about safety

advocate and provide accompaniment to appointments and court proceedings

research and provide resources

make connections to safe housing, including Transition Houses and emergency overnight shelters

provide and accept appropriate referrals to and from other community organizations

conduct other duties as directed by the Executive Director

The Support Worker will:

maintain case notes, client files and data management system

prepare concise monthly reports, gather statistical information, attend staff meetings, case conferences, and other meetings as required

assist with the volunteer recruitment, training and orientation

assist with fundraising activities

plan and facilitate support groups for clients who have been exposed to domestic, family. intimate partner and sexual violence

support in the preparation of proposal and grant applications for related projects

provide outreach services to Antigonish and Guysborough County

develop and present public education and awareness presentations in schools and in the community

work collaboratively as a representative of Naomi Society on various external committees and sub-committees related to family violence

ensure continued professional development to better serve clients

share resources and information with co-workers

work within the policies and procedures set by the Board of Directors

work effectively with the Executive Director, other Colleagues and Board members

comply with relevant provincial legislation such as: The Children & Family Services Act, Adult Protection Act

work from a feminist perspective

comply with the standards of the Transition House Association of Nova Scotia

•Naomi Society is committed to building a team reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage candidates who are• African Nova Scotian, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, Newcomers and members of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community. We encourage people to self-identify in their cover letter.

Application Deadline: Friday, February 21, 2025.

Please email a PDF version of your cover letter and resume as one document to:

•info@naomisociety.ca•

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $56,864.00-$66,950.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-21