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Child/Youth Outreach Caseworker - Full TIme Permanent
Bernadette McCann House
Location: Pembroke, Ontario
Posted: June 20, 2025
Pay: $27.86 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid vacation and sick leave entitlements
- Health, dental and vision benifit coverage
- Life and long-term disability insurance
- Optional RRSP matching
Applications must be received by July 4, 025 at NOON
Description:
This position includes front-line services to children/youth who have witnessed or experienced violence, which includes one-to-one, safety planning, groups and drop-in sessions. Provides support and education to mothers on the issues of VAW, the effects of child witnessing, non-violent disciplinary methods, child development, nutrition and community resources. Provides information to children/youth regarding healthy relationships and advocates and makes referrals to other services.
Qualifications
- Graduate of a post-secondary program in social sciences or related field.
- A thorough understanding of the issue of violence against women and the impact on child witnesses.
- Experience in crisis intervention.
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
- Ability to speak and write in French and English (preferred)
- A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
- Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
- Current Vulnerable Sector Check
Bernadette McCann House has a COVID vaccination policy which is aligned with ministry and public health recommendations. Staff are required to be vaccinated against Covid19.
Additional Information
BMH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applications require accommodation should contact the Administration 613-732-7776.
Contact Information
Leigh Sweeney, Executive Director
Bernadette McCann House
Pembroke, Ontario
Email: wssshs@wsssbmh.org
*Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Relief Residential Caseworker
Reporting to the Residential Supervisor, this position provides direct service to abused women and their children in a residential setting, involving crisis intervention and client advocacy. This is a casual position, on an “as needed basis only”. Weekend and shift work required.
Required qualifications include: graduate of a post secondary program in social sciences or related field; a thorough understanding of the issue of violence against women, and the impact on child witnesses; experience in crisis intervention, and proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively both as a team member and independently. Ability to speak and write in both English & French (preferred) valid driver’s licence and access to a car (preferred).
Mail to:
Leigh Sweeney, Executive Director
Bernadette McCann House
P.O. Box 244, Pembroke, Ontario K8A 6X3
Fax: (613) 732-8667
Email to:
*Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
BMH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applications requiring accommodation should contact Administration 613-732-7776.