Sexual Violence Support Counsellor (Crisis & Support Program) - Jobs in Calgary, AB

Job Description

Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA) is a dynamic agency that focuses on providing sexual violence counselling and education services to Calgary and surrounding areas. Working at CCASA means joining a team of passionate, hard-working professionals who are committed to providing a healthy society that is respectful, open, and inclusive. As a Sexual Violence Support Counsellor you will be part of the Crisis & Support team. The successful candidate will be a compassionate, flexible, and organized individual who is able to work both independently and within a multi-disciplinary team to provide crisis intervention, information, support, advocacy, and referrals, both over the phone and in person to clients accessing our services.This is a full-time position, reporting to the Crisis & Support 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 (Crisis & Support Program) include:

• Completing intake assessments for individuals wanting to access CCASA counselling services as well as the Police and Court Education and Support (PACES) program
• Providing support and crisis intervention to individuals accessing both CCASA’s Support and Information Line as well as the Sexual Violence Provincial One Line via phone, text, and online chat
• Providing crisis intervention and support in person, as a member of the Calgary Sexual Assault Response Team (CSART), to individuals who have experienced sexual assault within the last 168 hours
• Responding to and supporting disclosures of sexual abuse/assault in a professional and supportive manner
• Completing thorough risk and needs assessments
• Providing information, advocacy, and referrals as well as assistance with system navigation
• Providing consultation and information to professionals and other community members
• Working collaboratively with professionals from other disciplines
• Contributing to and maintaining a strong referral database
• Completing required administrative tasks including data entry and documentation
• Participating in a number of on-call shifts after hours over the course of the year as part of a rotation
• Other duties as required

The successful applicant will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor of Social Work or other degree in human services with related work experience
• Possess an anti-oppressive/feminist analysis of sexual violence
• Strong assessment and crisis intervention skills
• Demonstrated effective communication, advocacy and rapport building skills
• Strong knowledge of community resources within Calgary and surrounding areas
• Ability to build professional relationships within a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong multi-tasking skills and a high level of organization
• Creative problem solving skills and an ability to adapt to a fast paced work environment
• Knowledge of Alberta College of Social Workers Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
• Must be registered if degree falls under a regulatory body

• Must have access to a vehicle

** This position is not remote and requires working from the office.Successful applicants will be required to work some evenings and weekends.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, members of Black, racialized or visible minority communities, Indigenous Peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2S+, people with disabilities and people from all faiths. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@calgarycasa.com. Starting salary is $52,500 (salary will be commensurate with education and experience).As a requirement of this position the successful candidate must satisfy and receive clear results for a Criminal Record Check and Child Welfare Check.Please submit your resume and cover letter at: https://calgarycasa.com/get-involved/careers/ by October 21, 2022, orMail or fax resumes with cover letters to:Clinical Supervisor - Crisis & Support Program910 – 7th Avenue SW (Northland Building)Calgary, AB T2P-3N8 Fax: 403-264-8355www.calgarycasa.comAll 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.Quick Apply

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