Job Posting: Intake andTransitional Family Court Worker- 6 Month Contract -with possibility of extension
Location: City of Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
Organization: Women's Resources of Kawartha Lakes
Position Type: Fixed TermContract - Full-Time - 40 hours/week
Wage: $27.72
Reports To: Community Services Manager
Application Deadline: June 19, 2026 at 4:00pm
Start Date: As soon as possible
About Women’s Resources
Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes (WRKL) provides trauma-informed, feminist, anti-oppressive services to women and gender-diverse survivors of gender-based violence. We are committed to safety, empowerment, and systemic advocacy across the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Position Summary
The Intake and Transitional Family Court Worker provides trauma-informed, one-to-one support to individuals who have experienced or are experiencing abuse and/or are navigating the Family Court system. Through intake assessments, risk assessments, safety planning, resource navigation, and legal support, the worker assists clients in understanding their options, accessing community resources, and enhancing their safety and well-being. The role also includes community outreach, education, and partnership development to increase awareness of services, strengthen community collaboration, and promote WRKL's mission throughout the region.
All duties are delivered through an anti-oppressive, feminist, trauma-informed, and client-centred approach consistent with WRKL's Reason for Being and Beliefs and Aims.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Intake and Resource Navigation
· Conduct client intake and needs assessments to identify immediate and ongoing support requirements.
· Ensure ongoing risk assessments and safety planning throughout the client's involvement.
· Work collaboratively with clients to develop service plans, identify goals, and access resources that promote safety, stability, empowerment, well-being, and informed decision-making.
- Connect clients with appropriate internal and external resources, including legal, housing, medical, mental health, financial, child welfare, Indigenous, newcomer, victim services, counselling, and community support programs.
- Facilitate referrals and advocate for access to services on behalf of clients when required.
- Provide non-judgmental support, positive encouragement, and informal counselling grounded in feminist and trauma-informed principles.
- Maintain cooperative working relationships with community partners and establish new partnerships to improve service accessibility.
2. Family Court Support
· Provide clear, accessible information about the Family Court process and relevant Family Law matters.
· Support clients in preparing for legal proceedings (timelines, documentation, abuse histories).
· Support safe transportation to/from court appointments.
· Accompany clients to meetings with lawyers, Duty Counsel, FLIC, and court appearances.
· Support applications for Emergency/Temporary Custody and Access.
· Debrief and explain outcomes of court or legal meetings to help clients understand next steps.
· Provide emotional support, grounding techniques, and anxiety-management strategies.
· Assist clients with Legal Aid processes and eligibility assessment; respond to lawyer documentation requests.
· Attend Case Conferences when appropriate.
· Advocate for clients within the family and criminal justice systems.
· Offer referrals to internal and external supports (e.g., Outreach Counselling, therapy, transitional housing, Indigenous supports, employment resources, mental health services).
3. Recordkeeping, Reporting & Program Support
· Maintain accurate client records, case files, statistics, and reports as required.
· Prepare statistical reports and contribute to program evaluation activities.
· Ensure confidentiality is maintained in accordance with agency policies and legal standards.
· Represent WRKL positively through public speaking, community events, and professional relationships.
Qualifications & Skills
· Post Secondary Accreditation in a relevant field
· Minimum 2 years direct experience in Violence Against Women sector
· Strong understanding of power and control dynamics, gender-based and intimate partner violence, and trauma-informed practice.
· Commitment to feminist, anti-oppressive, and anti-racist frameworks.
· Knowledge of Family Court processes, Family Law basics, and community legal supports (preferred).
· Experience with risk assessments, crisis intervention, advocacy, and safety planning.
· Knowledge of brief, solution-focused counselling techniques.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
· Knowledge of community agencies and ability to develop collaborative relationships.
· Experience facilitating groups is an asset.
· Ability to work independently in the community and as part of a team.
· Ability to maintain an impartial, non-judgmental, client-centred approach.
· Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
· Commitment to ongoing personal growth and self-reflection.
· Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required (travel across Kawartha Lakes).
Additional Details:
Accessibility & Inclusion:
· Women’s Resources welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process. Please contact us to let us know how we can support your participation.
· WR has an exemption to hire women only.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications to:
[email protected] by June 19, 2026 at 4:00pm
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
Women’s Resources is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Indigenous people, racialized persons, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Pay: $27.72 per hour
Work Location: In person
