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Family Violence Prevention Program AdviserDixie Bloor • Mississauga, Ontario
Family Violence Prevention Program Adviser

Family Violence Prevention Program Adviser

Dixie Bloor • Mississauga, Ontario
3 days ago
Salary
CA$17.60 hourly
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

REPORTS TO: GBV Coordinator
WORK HOURS: 35 hours per week (in-person)
JOB TYPE: Fixed-term contract (8 consecutive weeks) June 22, 2026 – August 14, 2026
RATE OF PAY: $17.60 per hour

Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre (DBNC) is a leading, inclusive, welcoming, proactive, community-inspired agency. It is the organization that the community chooses because it meets their diverse and changing needs through empowerment, partnerships, active listening, engagement, and leadership

DEI STATEMENT:

We uphold and advance principles of diversity, equity and inclusion across the organization – every individual that engages with DBNC feels that their diverse perspectives, experiences and cultures are valued. Safe spaces and opportunities are created for all to voice their thoughts respectfully, to learn and develop a deeper understanding of one another.

JOB SUMMARY: The FVPA provides advocacy, bridging to support services and awareness building. This role supports the family services program and the GBV capacity-building project, focusing on preventing and responding to family violence, especially in cases of domestic violence and child abuse. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assist and coordinate services for the non-offending parent/caregiver.
  • Coordinate and provide DBNC advocacy services with non-offending parents/caregivers. Provide systems advocacy among DBNC Programs, Settlement, Youth and Community Health to include consultation, reviews, and referrals.
  • Maintain an active referral network with professionals, businesses, and social service agencies to assist victims.
  • Assist with outreach and engagement events on an as-needed basis
QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE):
  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a post-secondary program in Social Service Work, Social Work, Psychology, Child and Youth Care, Community Development, Gender Studies, Criminology, or a related field is considered an asset.
  • Demonstrated interest in gender-based violence prevention, family violence, mental health, community outreach, advocacy, and/or social justice work.
  • Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, culturally responsive, and client-centred approaches.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills
  • Ability to work respectfully and empathetically with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Comfortable facilitating presentations, workshops, outreach activities, or community engagement initiatives.
  • Proficiency in English and an additional language is considered a strong asset, demonstrating effective communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Knowledge of community resources and social services within Peel Region is considered an asset.
  • Able to easily adapt to change and multitask.
  • Able to work both independently and as a team member.
  • Strong professional boundaries and self-care routines.
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