The London Abused Women’s Centre is a feminist agency that provides long-term, trauma-informed counselling, advocacy, and support to women and girls over the age of 12 who have been abused, assaulted, harassed, exploited, trafficked or who have been subjected to non-state torture.

If you are a radical feminist with an understanding of the impact and dynamics of male violence against women and girls then we would like to hear from you!

The London Abused Women’s Centre is a feminist, abolitionist agency.
Women applying should support these views.

We are looking for a Peer Support Worker with the following skills and experiences:
• experience working with marginalized women providing trauma-informed outreach, advocacy, and support to women and girls over the age of 12;
• supporting women and girls who have been sexually exploited and trafficked;
• knowledge of, and a feminist perspective on the political, social and legal issues surrounding men’s violence against women and girls, sexual exploitation and human trafficking;
• knowledge of the relationship between trauma, mental health and substance use;
• working with women and girls from diverse cultures and backgrounds;
• ability to liaise and work cooperatively with other service providers in the community;
• ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task, must demonstrate a high degree of mature judgement;
• must have access to a vehicle
• availability to work both days and evenings as required.

This is a 2-year contract, part-time, Monday through Friday, 28-hour per week position with training provided. We operate as a team where the voices of each employee are valued.

If you have these skills and experience, support our views, and are interested in this position, we want to hear from you!
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Please submit a resume and cover letter of application via email to
Patti Brindle, Program Manager – info@lawc.on.ca
No phone calls or personal visits please.
While we appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted