JOB POSTING - Family Court Support Worker CONTRACT

Family Court Support Worker – Maternity Contract Position
6 Months – Oct 2013 – March 31, 2014 35 hour work week

Accountability: Accountable to the Staffing Team and reporting to the Human Resources
Committee.
Position Summary: To provide support, advocacy, referral and information to women
regarding the Family Court process in relation to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
Major Responsibilities
All work to be performed within a feminist, anti-racism/anti-oppression framework in accordance
with the policies and procedures of the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region.
Direct Service
 Orient women with Family Court procedures and processes
 Attend court and legal appointments with women as necessary
 Complete risk assessments and assist in developing safety planning for women and
their children, especially in relation to attendance at Family Court
 Assist women to document the history of abuse for court
 Support women in navigating the Family Law, Immigration and Child Welfare systems
 Provide telephone, email and one-to-one emotional and practical support to women
 Provide referrals, resources, and advocacy to community resources as needed
 Maintain knowledge of current and new legislation that pertains to all aspects of the
Family Court process
 Train, maintain and co-ordinate a team of accompaniment volunteers specifically for
Family Court Support in partnership with Crisis Line/Volunteer Manager
 Ensure that language interpreters are available as needed
Educational Workshop Facilitation
 Plan, develop, organize and provide educational workshops to women, staff and
community partners on the Family Court process
 Assist women in accessing library resources as needed
 Develop, create and update Family Court fact sheets for women and the community
 Provide public education and promotion of the program as required
Advocacy
 Provide advocacy and accompaniment when needed
 Assist women with applications and appeals to Legal Aid Ontario
 Develop and maintain good working relationships with referral agencies, legal partners,
lawyers, police and other outside professionals and advocate on the issues of sexual
and domestic violence as it pertains to the Family Court process
 Be familiar with current community resources, provide options, refer and connect women
as needed
 Be an ambassador for the Centre on community committees that are relevant to the role
of the Family Court Support Worker in consultation with the Public Relations &
Operations Manager
Administration and Program Development
 Complete and maintain case records including completing required documentation in a
timely fashion
 Complete quarterly statistical reports as required by MAG
 Evaluate the Family Court Support Program on a regular basis
 Research, analyze and document program requirements effectively
 Participate in staff meetings and provide updates on caseload and program to other staff
members
 Participate in an annual personal review and peer feedback process. Participate in
ALLSASC meetings, and staff development opportunities as appropriate. Participate in
supervision, and seek outside supervision as required, for client related issues.
 Provide guidance and support to volunteers in collaboration with Crisis Line/Volunteer
Manager
 Ensure compliance with the Centre’s policies, procedures, and protocols
 Work in consultation with Public Relations & Operations Manager
 Other duties as assigned