Family Court Support Worker - Full Time Contract

Family Court Support Worker - Full Time Contract

Timmins and Area Women in Crisis (TAWC) is a dynamic, community-based feminist organization, which provides services on intimate partner abuse and sexual violence to women and their children in the Timmins area. TAWC works within an integrated feminist, anti-racist, anti-oppression framework. The agency administers a sexual assault centre, emergency shelter as well as second stage housing to abused women and their children.

We are looking for a dynamic woman to join our team in the capacity of Family Court Support Worker.

The ideal candidates will demonstrate the following :

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree / diploma in a relevant field and / or equivalent experience
• Proven dedication to violence against women work / women’s issues
• Solid understanding of feminist ideology and anti-racism / anti-oppression principles
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in providing crisis intervention, support, information and referrals to survivors of sexual and domestic violence
• Specialized training in sexual and domestic violence, trauma, mental health and substance abuse issues
• A thorough analysis of the issues facing Indigenous persons and communities
• Experience navigating Family Court and Child Welfare Systems
• Working knowledge of Child and Family Services Act, Family Responsibility Office, Landlord and Immigration and Legal Aid
• Demonstrated crisis intervention and conflict resolution abilities
• Sound judgment, problem solving and organizational skills
• Understanding of the social service sector and providing non-profit service to the community
• Strong documentation, report writing and administration skills and computer competency.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• A reliable vehicle and the ability to work evenings and after hours as back-up on‑call
• Must undergo a vulnerable sector criminal record check

Main Responsibilities

TAWC has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires individuals to take part in COVID-19 vaccination programs recommended by Public Health, unless they are approved for a medical or human rights accommodation from TAWC. Compliance with this policy is mandatory for this position.

Hours of work : 35 hours per week

Closing date : January 21, 2026

Please forward your cover letter and resume to the attention of :

Applicants responding must indicate the position for which they are applying.

Timmins and Area Women in Crisis (TAWC) is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion as well as equity and diversity in its hiring practices. TAWC invites and strongly encourages applications from all qualified women, including women from historically marginalized and / or underserved / underrepresented communities, who may contribute to further diversification of our workforce. This also includes, but is not limited to : women who identify as Indigenous / Black / woman of colour, women living with a disability, lesbians, bisexual women and trans women as well as women with lived experience of mental illness, substance use, trauma, and poverty.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

355 Wilson Ave, Timmins, ON P4N 2T7, Canada

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