Family Court Support Worker
Full-Time Contract (until March 2028)
About Us
Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre is an accredited violence against women agency working to end gender-based violence by providing accessible, compassionate, and best-practice- modeled programs and services inclusive of shelter, counselling, housing support, and prevention through a support system that inspires hope, creates safety, and fosters resilience. Our services provide a range of options and entry points, helping women gain the right kind of support at the right time in their journey. All services are free, confidential, woman-centered, inclusive, and accepting. All woman-identified individuals are welcome in all our spaces, including cis and transwomen.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity within our Community Services team for a Family Court Support Worker. This is a full-time (35 hours per week) contract position (end date March 31, 2028). The Family Court Support Worker is responsible for providing family court support services to individuals who have experienced family violence. They will provide safety planning, information, referrals, and support to clients as they navigate the family court system. This role includes working to ensure a strong, innovative support system is in place for women and children impacted by gender-based violence in Northumberland County. The position upholds best practices while aligning with the mission, vision, and values of the agency.
Key Responsibilities
• In collaboration with clients, conduct preliminary assessments of clients’ needs related to family court, triage client service and make appropriate immediate linkages to family law services, like lawyers and the Family Law Information Centre (FLIC)
• Provide information on the family court process and other information related to family law
• Provide emotional support to clients as they navigate the family court system
• Provide safety assessment and risk management strategies with each client
• Provide professional casework, advocacy and referral services
• Attend lawyer’s appointments and court hearings
• Provide service to individuals at various satellite offices throughout the County
• Work collaboratively within the direct service team to coordinate services
• Contribute to an interdisciplinary team to provide support, advocacy and referrals to clients in a confidential manner
• Respond to telephone requests ranging from general information inquiries, information regarding program and services, booking appointments and basic screening regarding immediate crisis needs
Required Qualifications
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in social work, social services or a related field
• Foundational legal knowledge to navigate and understand legal aspects within the context of family law
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a direct service capacity
• Comprehensive understanding of issues related to family violence, including a strong understanding of the links between violence, trauma, addictions and mental health, and homelessness
• Proven ability to respond to complex needs of clients
• Openness to learning and applying the following practice frameworks:
- Motivational Interviewing
- The Comprehensive Continuous Integrated Systems of Care model of service provision
- Harm Reduction
- Family and Intimate Partner Violence within a gendered lens
- Trauma informed, and
- Housing First in relation to Violence Against Women
• Strong crisis intervention skills
• Relevant knowledge of local community and social services
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation
• Superior organizational and time management skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical/critical thinking skills and sound judgment
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification
• Valid drivers license, $2 million liability insurance and regular use of a reliable vehicle
What We Offer
• Receive a salary ranging from $26.11 – $27.31 per hour
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Competitive benefits package including vacation, sick, wellness, and personal time, and employer-paid health and dental coverage
• Opportunity to be part of a growing organization
• Participate in a culture that is committed to staff wellness and engagement
We encourage interested candidates to forward a resume and cover letter via email to careers@cornerstonenorthumberland.ca before Thursday November 27th, 2025, by 4pm. We thank all individuals for their interest in Cornerstone, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodations are available, upon request, to support applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. For more information, or other opportunities, please visit our website at: https://cornerstonenorthumberland.ca.