Women Wellness Worker

JOB POSTING

Women Wellness Worker (Full-time, Contract until March 31, 2026)

CCS is a settlement agency providing a wide range of services to immigrants and refugees regardless of race, religion or immigration status.

We are searching for a full-time Women Wellness Worker who will be responsible to develop and facilitate wellness-focused activities and wellness group information sessions to newcomer women in a women-only social setting. The incumbent will be raising awareness, connecting to other newcomer women to build a social support network, develop an understanding of available services and resources, and provide short-term supportive counselling to connect to appropriate specialized counselling resources.

If you want to apply your skills, experience, and talents to an organization that is making a difference in the lives of newcomers then this is the opportunity for you!

Why join us?

We ensure our employees are reflective of the diverse clientele that we serve. We thrive on supporting our community, performing meaningful work, learning from our colleagues, making a difference and having fun!

What do we offer?

We offer competitive compensation, paid sick time, learning and development opportunities, employee recognition programs, and a great workplace culture!

What you will be doing:
Develop and facilitate wellness-focused activities and tools for newcomer women to build resilience, and social connections
Liaise between CCS program teams to facilitate referrals and additional supports for newcomer women
Provide one on one supportive counselling and case management to program participants per needed, virtually & in person
Provide appropriate information and referrals to internal and external services as required
Develop a network of community contacts for referral; make appropriate referrals to community services
Actively outreach to connect to newcomer women to resources and services in the community
Collaborate with CCS staff assisting clients on VAW services, resources and safe referrals
Raise public awareness on the issues of domestic violence and abuse
Provide recommendations for improvement, development and/or expansion of the program to ensure proactive response to changing needs
Create, maintain, and submit accurate records and documents in a timely manner
Ensure client files are fully updated with required documentation and case notes after each interaction
Participate in regular team meetings

What are we looking for?

Post-secondary education in the Social Sciences, social work, social service worker, psychology or equivalent combination of education and experience
1-2 years’ experience in related human services work, or equivalent
Previous experience in mental health service prevision
Knowledge, understanding and sensitivity to issues related to immigrant and refugee women and VAW services
Proven experience in providing Psycho-social needs assessment to plan client-centred service delivery including short-term counselling and referrals.

Location: 3660 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON

Compensation: $35.38 to $39.38 based on experience

Hours of work: 35 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and occasional overtime as required

How to apply: Please submit your application to hr@ccscan.ca and cc your current manager.

Application Deadline: March 14, 2025

CCS is committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We encourage qualified candidates from Indigenous, Black and other racialized persons, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities to consider working with and for CCS.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact hr@ccscan.ca for assistance.

We strongly encourage all those who are interested to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement!