Key Responsibilities
Client Support & Advocacy
- Provide supportive counselling and emotional support to women, adolescent girls and gender-diverse people
- Assist clients in accessing community, health, housing, legal and social services
- Support clients with forms, applications and system navigation
- Advocate for clients when barriers to services are identified
- Foster social connections through referrals and community partnerships
Program & Community Support
- Assist with the development, implementation and facilitation of programs and workshops
- Participate in community outreach, awareness initiatives and events
- Support LEA Place’s social change and community engagement activities
- Build and maintain positive relationships with community partners
Documentation & Administration
- Maintain confidential client files and records
- Complete required documentation, statistical tracking and reporting
- Assist with social media, website updates and outreach materials
- Support general administrative and program-related tasks
Qualifications
Education
- University degree in Social Work, Women’s Studies, Human Services, Psychology, Gender Studies or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
- Minimum 1–2 years of related experience in advocacy, counselling, social services or community support
- Experience working with women, girls, gender-diverse people, survivors of violence or marginalized populations is considered an asset
- Experience facilitating programs or workshops is considered an asset
Skills & Attributes
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed, feminist and anti-oppressive practice
- Excellent communication and advocacy skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Sound judgment and ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations
- Commitment to confidentiality and professional boundaries
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver’s licence and reliable access to a vehicle
- Current Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, or ability to obtain
- First Aid/CPR and Mental Health First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain
- Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and virtual meeting platforms
About LEA Place
LEA Place Women’s Resource Centre is a community-based organization serving women, girls and gender-diverse people on the eastern part of the Eastern Shore and parts of the Musquodoboit Valley, Nova Scotia. Their work focuses on empowerment, advocacy, support and creating opportunities for positive change within their communities.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to:
Application Deadline:
September 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.