Specialized Sexual Assault Justice Advocate

7 days ago

Lethbridge, Canada Chinook Sexual Assault Centre Full time

**About the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre**

The Chinook Sexual Assault Centre is a dynamic and supportive workplace, known for offering specialized services to individuals and families impacted by sexual violence and child abuse in Southwestern Alberta. As leaders and content experts, we are committed to creating meaningful social and justice change through evidence-based, evaluated programs. Our client-centered, culturally responsive services prioritize the needs of those we serve, while fostering a workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and lifelong learning. We invest in ongoing training and upskilling for our team, and our Chinook Child and Youth Advocacy Centre stands as a cornerstone of our impactful work in the community. Join us and make a difference in a compassionate and inclusive environment.

**Position Summary**

Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the **Specialized Sexual Assault Justice Advocate** is a crucial front-line position at our sexual assault centre, responsible for providing comprehensive legal support to survivors of sexual violence and conducting community education initiatives. This role combines victim advocacy, legal guidance, and public education to empower survivors and promote awareness of sexual violence issues.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Legal Support and Advocacy**_
- Provide trauma-informed information, support, and advocacy to survivors of sexual violence throughout their engagement with the legal system
- Assist survivors in exploring and understanding their legal options, including protective orders, criminal justice processes, and civil litigation
- Accompany and support survivors to police interviews, orientation to court proceedings, and other legal appointments as needed
- Liaise with law enforcement, prosecutors, and other legal professionals to ensure survivors' rights and interests are protected
- **Case Management**_
- Conduct thorough needs assessments with clients to identify risks, strengths, and goals
- Develop individualized case plans in collaboration with clients based on their needs and goals
- Provide referrals to appropriate community resources and support services
- Maintain comprehensive and confidential client records
- **Emotional Support and Crisis Intervention**_
- Offer emotional support and crisis intervention
- Provide psychoeducation about trauma, coping strategies, and the healing process
- Facilitate support groups
- **Community Education and Outreach**_
- Work collaboratively with the Education Coordinators
- Develop and deliver public education programs on sexual violence, consent, and legal rights
- Conduct training sessions for professionals in various sectors (e.g., healthcare, education, law enforcement) on responding to sexual violence
- Organize and participate in community awareness events and campaigns
- Develop educational materials and resources on legal rights for survivors and the general public
- **Collaboration and Networking**_
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, including legal services, law enforcement agencies, and other support organizations
- Participate in multi-disciplinary case management meetings and community coalitions addressing sexual violence

**Required Skills**:

- **Soft Skills**_
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to working with survivors of sexual violence
- Strong commitment to social justice and ending sexual violence
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Resilience and ability to manage secondary trauma
- Strong commitment to child rights and child protection
- Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress situations
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse family structures and backgrounds
- Knowledge of community resources and how to access
- **Technical Skills**_
- Competence in use of Microsoft suite, use of iPads
- Competence in use of client data bases
- Attention and protection of data and technology assets
- **Specialized Skills**_
- Excellent communication skills - both written and oral
- Excellent translation of trauma informed practice
- Understanding of adverse childhood experiences
- Ability to work with children, youth, adults and families
- Excellent rapport building skills
- Strong advocacy skills
- Practical knowledge of justice system, child protection services and victim rights

**Requirements**:

- Vulnerable Persons Check
- Children Services Check
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying informed/updated or best practices in the field
- Commitment to use of radical candor in their communications with colleagues
- Willingness to travel for meetings
- Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as required for community events and program activities
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- First Aid Certificate and CPR Certification
- CPI Certification

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