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- Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Hourly Rate: $24.717 - $26.884 · Full-time
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- Hourly Rate: $24.717 - $26.884
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NORWEST CO-OP COMMUNITY HEALTH JOB POSTING
Support Worker
Internal & External Posting
Permanent, 1.0 EFT (full-time)
Department: Family Violence and Prevention Program
Position: Support Worker
Responsible To: Director ofFamily Violence and Prevention Program
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Hourly Rate: $24.717 - $26.884
Union: CUPE
Anticipated Shift: Days
Position Summary:
NorWest Co-op Community Health is seeking a Support Worker who will provide linkages and support to self-identifying women and gender diverse individuals whose lives have been impacted by family violence and who face barriers to accessing services. The Support Worker will provide practical support, including accompanying clients to appointments, advocating on their behalf, and encouraging them to live in safe, abuse-free environments. This role will help clients access legal, healthcare, housing, and social assistance services while ensuring their rights and dignity are respected. The Support Worker will work closely with Family Violence Counsellors as part of a diverse team, using an empowering, strengths-based, and holistic approach. They will also recognize and address the cultural, social, economic, and systemic barriers that clients may face.
Education and Qualifications
Rupsi Parajuli, HR Assistant
NorWest Co-op Community Health
785 Keewatin St., Winnipeg MB R2X 3B9
Email: rparajuli@norwestcoop.ca
Application Deadline: October 29, 2026
We thank everyone who expresses interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Support Worker
Internal & External Posting
Permanent, 1.0 EFT (full-time)
Department: Family Violence and Prevention Program
Position: Support Worker
Responsible To: Director ofFamily Violence and Prevention Program
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Hourly Rate: $24.717 - $26.884
Union: CUPE
Anticipated Shift: Days
Position Summary:
NorWest Co-op Community Health is seeking a Support Worker who will provide linkages and support to self-identifying women and gender diverse individuals whose lives have been impacted by family violence and who face barriers to accessing services. The Support Worker will provide practical support, including accompanying clients to appointments, advocating on their behalf, and encouraging them to live in safe, abuse-free environments. This role will help clients access legal, healthcare, housing, and social assistance services while ensuring their rights and dignity are respected. The Support Worker will work closely with Family Violence Counsellors as part of a diverse team, using an empowering, strengths-based, and holistic approach. They will also recognize and address the cultural, social, economic, and systemic barriers that clients may face.
Education and Qualifications
- Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent; post-secondary education in a social services-related field or equivalent experience is preferred.
- Understanding of social work ethics, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and strength-based approaches.
- Knowledge of family violence, the cycle of violence, and its impact on individuals.
- Knowledge of community resources, social determinants of health, and community support services.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, advocacy, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with clients, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Empathetic, non-judgmental approach, with a commitment to client empowerment, dignity, and confidentiality.
- Knowledge of diverse cultures, economic backgrounds, and the barriers faced by individuals with complex needs.
- Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
- Experience working with women and gender-diverse individuals impacted by family violence or trauma.
- Experience supporting individuals facing multiple barriers, including mental health, addictions, housing, and financial challenges.
- Experience with client advocacy, referrals, outreach, safety planning, and connecting clients to community resources.
- Experience working with diverse cultural and socioeconomic communities.
- Experience collaborating with community agencies and service providers.
- Knowledge of harm reduction, empowerment, and strength-based approaches
Rupsi Parajuli, HR Assistant
NorWest Co-op Community Health
785 Keewatin St., Winnipeg MB R2X 3B9
Email: rparajuli@norwestcoop.ca
Application Deadline: October 29, 2026
We thank everyone who expresses interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide practical support and service linkages to women and gender-diverse individuals affected by family violence, including accompanying clients to appointments, advocating for them, and connecting them with legal, healthcare, housing, and social assistance services. Work with Family Violence Counsellors and community partners using an empowering, strengths-based, holistic approach that respects clients’ rights and dignity and addresses barriers to safety and services.
Requirements
A minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent is required; post-secondary education in a social services-related field or equivalent experience is preferred. Candidates should understand family violence, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and strengths-based practice, have relevant experience supporting clients facing multiple barriers, and hold a valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle.
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Harm Reduction
- Strength-Based Approaches
- Family Violence Support
- Safety Planning
- Community Resource Referrals
- Outreach
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Organization
- Client Empowerment
- Confidentiality
- Cultural Awareness
- Collaboration
- Knowledge of Social Determinants of Health
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Hiring contact
Rupsi Parajuli
Hiring contact email
rparajuli@norwestcoop.ca
Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Family Violence
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Harm Reduction
- Strengths-Based Practice
- Social Work Ethics
- Client Advocacy
- Safety Planning
- Community Resources
- Social Determinants of Health
- Outreach
- Referrals
- Housing Support
- Mental Health
- Addictions Support
- Financial Challenges
- Client Empowerment
- Confidentiality
- Cultural Awareness
- Multidisciplinary Teams
- Community Partnerships
- Legal Services
- Healthcare Services
- Social Assistance