INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
MOSAIC operates on the traditional and unceded Coast Salish Territories, the ancestral lands of the s?wx?wú7mesh, sel?íl?witulh, x?m??k??y??m, qiqéyt, sc??wa??n m?stey?x, k?ik?????m, q?ic??y? , q??a:n????n? , SEMYOME and Matsqui nations where we are privileged to carry out our mission.
WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US:
MOSAIC is one of Canada’s largest settlement non-profit organizations. Our newcomer services change the lives of immigrants, refugees, and individuals from diverse backgrounds in Greater Vancouver and throughout BC. Since 1976, MOSAIC has worked to strengthen communities by advocating for positive changes and supporting newcomers in building their new lives in Canada. As an employer we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can trust that their skills and contributions are valued. We advocate for and promote equitable employment opportunities for women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (2SLGBTQI+), and racialized individuals. We have been recognized in the 2019 List of Best Workplaces™ in Canada (100-999 employees), the 2020 list of Best Workplaces Managed by Women and 2021 List of Best Workplaces™ in Canada (100-999 employees) by the Great Place to Work® Institute. Our employees benefit from many diverse perspectives, taking part in training opportunities for career growth.
Today the organization engages and serves over 26,000 clients per year at 47 service and community locations in Greater Vancouver through a wide range of high-quality settlement and integration programs including services geared towards youth and family, interpretation and translation, language and workplace training, counselling, and employment. As a certified living wage employer and a CARF-accredited organization, MOSAIC is among the country’s largest immigrant-serving organizations and enjoys a superb reputation, a solid financial position, and a hugely compelling mission.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
We are looking for a motivated, empathetic individual to join our Violence Prevention programs team! Not sure if you're 100% qualified? We encourage you to apply anyway! MOSAIC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, spaces, and abilities to apply.
POSITION FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Program Manager of Violence Prevention Programs, the Women's Support Worker (WSW) will provide intake, advocacy, outreach, and referral support to MOSAIC’s Violence Prevention Programs. The WSW will prioritize the safety of women and children and ensure that the support provided is sensitive to the social, cultural, linguistic, and economic values of women.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide direct services, including accepting referrals; conducting intake and assessment, providing counselling support and psychoeducation; developing and delivering workshops; providing information and advocacy support; and facilitating referrals as appropriate
Work collaboratively with other service providers within the agency and in the broader community
Complete required statistical and narrative reports in a timely and accurate manner
Participate in relevant training workshops and other professional development opportunities
Support the implementation and development of time-limited violence prevention projects as need arises
Participate in all required meetings
Maintain client records, document client information and activities in the agency database
Engage in program promotion
QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field, or a combination of relevant· 4 to 5 years of experience working in the anti-violence sector as a frontline worker; immigration processes, housing, welfare, and legal aid, informed practices; community resources, programs and services.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
High degree of self-awareness and commitment to self-care is an asset.
Proficiency with standard office equipment and software applications.
Good communication skills in verbal and written English language, additional languages an asset
Flexibility/adaptability
Experience in providing individual counselling support and group facilitation.
Knowledge about the dynamics of gender-based violence; anti-violence sector; trauma
Strong advocacy skills and knowledge about the justice systems and family law
HOURS: 21 hours per week, fixed-term contract until March 31, 2026
The successful candidate must be able to commute to our Boundary office location.
BENEFITS:
A competitive benefits package is provided with contracts of at least 1 year in length and which offer a minimum of 17.5 hours of work per week.
DEADLINE: Monday, June 2nd, 2025 at 4:30 pm
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Before applying, you must be legally permitted to work in Canada through citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have a work permit, please ensure that it allows you to work for the duration of this position.
We are committed to creating a safe and healthy working environment for our employees. MOSAIC employees are expected to adhere to several policies and procedures such as Right to a Respectful Workplace and Code of Conduct. As of September 18, 2023 MOSAIC’s HSS-21 COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is currently suspended. Therefore, until further notice, employees are no longer required to provide a proof of vaccination. However, should circumstances change and MOSAIC deems it necessary to reinstate such Policy in order to ensure a safe workplace, MOSAIC reserves the right to require employees to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing their work duties.
