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:

• Orient women with Family Court procedures and processes
• Arrange for and/or attend court and legal appointments with women as necessary
• Assist women in completing legal forms
• Accompany and advocate for clients as well as for the agency on issues of sexual and domestic violence and throughout Family Court
• Complete risk assessments and the develop safety plans related to a woman’s unique situation
• Maintain knowledge of current and new legislation that pertains to all aspects of the Family Court Process
• Link women to appropriate community referrals
• Complete various administrative and reporting tasks such as database case notes, etc
• Attend and participate in fundraising and awareness raising ventures
• Additional tasks as it relates to the organization

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: 21 hours per week                                     

 Closing date: November 23, 2025                                                        

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

Kim Nadeau – Human Resources Manager

Email: hr@tawc.ca

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 transwomen as well as women with lived experience of mental illness, substance use, trauma, and poverty.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.