MAIN OFFICE: BRANCH OFFICE: 60 West Drive, Suite 201 Brampton, Ontario L6T 3T6 T 905 450 1608 F 905 450 8902 www.cfspd.com 10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle, Suite 400 The Emerald Centre Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3K6 T 905 897 1644 F 905 897 2467 JOB POSTING Partner Contact Worker - HRDC Summer Placement Position – 30 hours/week primarily in our Brampton Office (Duration – 7 weeks) $15.00 per hour HRDC Criteria: MUST BE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 15 – 30 AND MUST HAVE ATTENDED SCHOOL FULL TIME YEAR PRIOR TO THIS POSITION AND MUST BE RETURNING FULL TIME TO SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER LEGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN CANADA NO RELATIVES WORKING AT HIRING AGENCY (Proof of completion of previous year and upcoming registration must be brought to the interview) Catholic Family Services Peel-Dufferin (CFSPD) is a dynamic, growing family service agency with offices in Brampton and Mississauga and satellite locations in Bolton and Orangeville. CFSPD is committed to providing a positive work environment for its employees and excellent services to its clients. CFSPD is dedicated to hiring staff that reflect the diversity of our community. Two evenings per week with the possibility of a few hours on Saturday will be required. You will be required to work from various locations as needed. Job Summary: Under the direction of the PAR Program Supervisor, the part-time Partner Contact Worker provides telephone outreach, support and referrals to men and women who have experienced violence. These men and women are past or present partners to clients participating in the Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program. Responsibilities: Provide telephone crisis support, safety planning and emotional support Provide referrals to community resources Provide advocacy regarding housing, social assistance, legal supports, food, etc as necessary Provide information about the Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program Liaise with collaborating agencies such as Victim Witness Assistance Program, Probation & Parole Peel Regional Police and the Crown Attorney’s Office Update and complete all client data and case notes as required MAIN OFFICE: BRANCH OFFICE: 60 West Drive, Suite 201 Brampton, Ontario L6T 3T6 T 905 450 1608 F 905 450 8902 www.cfspd.com 10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle, Suite 400 The Emerald Centre Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3K6 T 905 897 1644 F 905 897 2467 Minimum Requirements: Post-Secondary Degree or College Diploma in social services or women studies Strong feminist values and ability to work from an anti-oppression framework Minimum of 2 years experience working with women who have experienced violence Thorough knowledge of services available in the Region of Peel, particularly the legal system Willing to work within a Catholic values framework Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook and database programs Knowledge and expertise in working with South Asian culture, along with second language preferred. Please submit a cover letter (outlining position title) and resume by May 8, 2015 to: Isabell Wiffen Catholic Family Services Peel Dufferin 60 West Drive, Suite 201, Brampton, On L6T 3T6 Email: info@cfspd.com or Fax: 905-450-8902 ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED