This position is coverage for maternity leave. The Rural Women Support Worker is responsible to the Executive Director and will provide outreach counselling to female survivors of domestic violence in Prince Edward County two days a week for 9 months (position may be extended based on funding).
The RWSW will also facilitate a Life Skills program with the support of other staff and the Executive Director.
• Post Secondary Education in social services/women's issues, or equivalent through combination of relevant education and related experience
• Knowledge of, familiarity with, and experience working in the area of violence against women
• Demonstrated commitment to women's issues and the anti-violence movement
• Knowledge of, familiarity with, and experience in options-based counselling and safety planning
• Understanding of and commitment to working within an intersectional feminist, anti-racism, anti-oppression framework understanding the social, economic, and political context of
woman abuse
• Ability to promote teamwork and strength in a staff group, as well as work autonomously
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of community services
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Alternatives for Women, an intersectional feminist organization, provides counselling, Second Stage
Housing, transitional services, and programming to women who have experienced abuse.