Sexual Violence Support Counsellor - Calgary, Canada - Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse

Description

disciplinary team to provide specialized information, education, and support to survivors of sexual assault/abuse engaging with the Criminal Justice System.

This is a full-time (35 hours/week) permanent position reporting to the PACES Program Supervisor.

If you have a great attitude and possess an anti-oppressive/feminist analysis of sexual violence, this may be the job for you.

Why join us?

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Gift Days
• Generous Vacation Policy
• Health and Wellness Leave
• Training and Development Opportunities

Key Responsibilities of the Sexual Violence Support Counsellor-PACES include:

• Providing support, information, advocacy, and referrals to individuals who have experienced sexual violence and who are navigating the CJS
• Assisting clients with crisis and trauma symptom management
• Providing court preparation and accompaniment to clients who are reporting to police and/or testifying in court
• Working collaboratively with professionals from other legal disciplines
• Completing required documentation in a timely manner
• Providing education and training to other professionals and community members
• Providing support and crisis intervention as part of backup coverage for CCASA's Support & Information Line and Alberta's One Line for Sexual Violence, as well as to individuals accessing the Calgary Sexual Assault Response Team (CSART)
• Participating in a number of oncall shifts after hours over the course of the year as part of a rotation

The successful applicant will have the following
qualifications:

• A degree in social/human services; Bachelor of Social Work preferred
• Minimum two to three years direct service in social/human services/antiviolence sector
• Experience working with the effects of sexual violence on individuals and communities
• Ability to manage a client caseload
• Strong assessment and crisis intervention skills
• Effective communication, advocacy, and rapport building skills
• Creative problemsolving skills and an ability to adapt to a fastpaced work environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to build professional relationships within a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of systems and community resources within Calgary and surrounding areas
• Knowledge of Alberta College of Social Workers Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
• An understanding of the CJS is an asset
• Public education skills and comfort specific to adult learners an asset
• Must be registered if degree falls under a regulatory bodyMail or fax resumes with cover letters to: PACES Program Supervisor

910 - 7th Avenue SW (Northland Building) Calgary, AB T2P-3N8


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• All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We thank all those who apply, only those actively being considered for employment will be contacted._