The Multicultural Outreach Community Worker must be proficient in English as well as a language(s) we serve such as Amharic, Tigrinya, Spanish, Japanese, Korean Thai, Vietnamese.  She will provide individual and/or group support and advocacy with immigrant, refugee, visible minority, no immigration status women and their children who are facing gender-based/ family violence.

Hours: 14 – 35 hours per week

Pay Range: $26.74 – $30.69- Grid Level 11 JJEP Grid. This position requires union membership.

Requirement: Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Minimum Qualifications:   

• Relevant university Certificate in Social Work/Counselling, one-year relevant experience or a combination of education and experience.

Other Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of dynamics of gender-based violence, and acculturation issues impacting immigrant, refugee and visible minority women and their children
• Experience in providing supportive counselling
• Experience in organizing and conducting support groups
• Experience in advocating on behalf of vulnerable populations
• Ability to be empathetic and sensitive to socio-economic and ethno-cultural values
• Effective cross-cultural communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Knowledge of other languages an asset
• Knowledge of relevant resources
• Ability to work effectively with other professionals in the community
• Proficient in using office equipment and software applications

Note: This position will be filled using a rolling recruitment process and applications will be considered as they are received. Thank you to all those who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline for applications: Until position is filled.

Please reply in writing with a resume and cover letter to: harjit@vlmfss.ca