Sexual Violence Support Counsellor

3 weeks ago

Calgary, Canada Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse Full time

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 back-up 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 on-call 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/anti-violence 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 problem-solving skills and an ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to build professional relationships within a multi-disciplinary 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

Fax: 403-264-8355
- 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._

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