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Child & Youth Counsellor
3 months ago
The Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE) is hiring Child & Youth counsellors to join our clinical team
This is a full-time position under the direct supervision of the Clinical Director of Child and Youth Services and the Director of Client Care Services.
SACE is a not-for-profit, charitable organization that supports children, youth, and adults who have experienced sexual abuse or assault, and educates the public about sexual violence. All work at SACE will reflect the mission statement and beliefsof the organization. We offer a friendly and warm work environment and are looking for someone in this position to work weekly Monday to Thursday. Flexibility to work weekday evenings and weekends is a requirement.
Responsibilities include:
- Provision of crisis intervention, assessment and ongoing therapy for survivors (3 to 17 years of age and of all genders) of intra- or extra-familial sexual abuse, and their non-offending family members;
- Provision of crisis intervention in the form of support and information calls, emergency appointments, and scheduled appointments;
- A minimum of five (5) individual counselling sessions booked per day (20 clients booked per week,) in a combination of in-person and/or telehealth appointments as necessary, with the exception of when meetings, trainings, group counselling sessions, and other scheduled commitments occur;
- Consult and collaborate with community professionals in matters relating to treatment and services for children (i.e. consultation and referrals);
- Provision of group counselling sessions as program requires;
- Maintain comprehensive records and files as outlined in the College of Alberta Psychologists Standards of Practice or other appropriate governing body per designation;
- Assist in the provision of training for volunteers, students, professional and lay persons in the area of child sexual assault as required;
- Maintain and submit program statistics monthly in consultation with the Clinical Director of Child and Youth Services and the Director of Client Care Services;
- Attend staff meetings, departmental group supervision, and staff in-services and remain ingrained on current literature and counselling methods, and where appropriate, adapt crisis intervention skills to reflect changes as determined by the Clinical Director of Child and Youth Services and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO);
- Other appropriate duties as assigned by the CEO, the Clinical Director of Child and Youth Services, or the Director of Client Care Services.
Minimum required qualifications:
- Masters level degree in counselling or social work with clinical focus (e.g. MC, MSc, MEd, MSW, etc.), and currently have, are pursuing, or are intending to pursue a professional designation such as Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Registered Psychologist, Registered Social Worker (RSW);
- Experience in counselling children and youth (individual, family, group);
- Knowledge and understanding of the assessment and treatment issues surrounding the effects of sexual violence.
The ideal candidate:
- Is familiar with the issue of sexual violence and with anti-oppressive approaches to violence prevention and client support;
- Understanding of, and commitment to, anti-oppression principles and practices;
- Experience in trauma-informed and client-centred counselling;
- Is adaptable, organized, and self-directed;
- Is able to work and develop relationships with a wide range of people, both within and outside of the organization;
- Is comfortable working collaboratively with other staff and organizations.
What SACE offers:
- A competitive salary commensurate with accreditation;
- Full health benefits paid by SACE (extended health, dental, and drugs) for staff and dependents;
- A four-day work week, Mondays through Thursdays, and closed every Friday;
- Generous paid vacation time (starting with three weeks);
- Additional two weeks' paid annual office closure over the winter holiday break, usually aligning with school district closures;
- Currently offers a hybrid home/office work model;
- A work culture that values collaboration, respect, and kindness;
- Strong focus on staff wellness and work-life balance;
- Generous staff professional development hours and budget;
- Staff appreciation days;
- Mileage reimbursement for community work;
- Open door policy.
We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, Black, racialized or visible minority communities, Indigenous Peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact
Salary: Ranges from $66,600 (Master's degree in counselling or related field) to $86,550 (Registered Psychologist or Registered Clinical Social Worker with more than two (2) years of experience) dependent on professional designation and experience.
Closing date:Open until filled.
Position start date:To be determined.
To apply:Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter outlining why they think they are the right candidate for this position, with a resume, and contact information of three (3) professional references including name, job title, phone number, and email address. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
Please send applications to , Attn: Selection Committee – Child & Youth Counsellor.
We thank all who apply; only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.
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