Sexual Violence Support Counsellor (Crisis & Support Program) Full time

Sexual Violence Support Counsellor- Crisis & Support Program

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 health society that is respectful, open, and inclusive. As a Sexual Violence Support Counsellor you will be part of the Crisis and 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 CCASA services.

This is a full-time (35 hours/week) position, reporting to the Crisis and 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 (including a Health & Wellness Spending Account)


• RRSP/TFSA Group Savings Plan


• Generous Vacation Policy (starting at 3 weeks per year)


• Gift Days (1 day per quarter)


• Health and Wellness Leave (15 days per year)


• Training and Development Opportunities (Professional Development funding and 5 days per year)


• Dedicated time for learnings related to Anti-Racism, Truth & Reconciliation, and Anti-Oppression (1 day per quarter)


• Regular individual and group supervision

Key Responsibilities of the Sexual Violence Support Counsellor-Crisis & Support Program include:

• Providing support and crisis intervention to individuals accessing both CCASA’s Support and

Information Line as well as Alberta’s One-Line for Sexual Violence 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


• Completing collaborative safety plans when required


• Providing information, advocacy, and referrals as well as assistance with system navigation


• Connecting current and prospective clients to CCASA programs, including providing program information and appointment booking


• 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


• Assisting with training CCASA staff, volunteers and students for both the line/chat/text services and the CSART program


• 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

Qualifications of the successful applicant will include the following:

• Bachelor of Social Work or other degree in social/human services with related work experience (registration with a regulating body is preferred)


• Possess an anti-oppressive/feminist analysis of sexual violence


• Strong assessment and crisis intervention skills


• Demonstrated effective communication, advocacy, boundary setting and rapport building skills


• Knowledge of community resources within Calgary and surrounding areas


• Ability to build professional relationships within a multi-disciplinary team


• Strong conflict resolution skills


• Strong multi-tasking skills and a high level of organization


• Ability to work within a team environment and independently


• 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, including a strong understanding of the duty to report


• Must be registered if degree falls under a regulatory body


• Must have access to a reliable 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. We invite qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.                                            If we can make applying easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us

at [email protected]. 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 to: https://calgarycasa.com/get-involved/careers/ by July 2, 2025.

Or mail or fax resumes with cover letter to:

Clinical Program Supervisor – Crisis and Support 910 – 7th Avenue SW (Gateway Building) Calgary, AB T2P-3N8

Fax 403-264-8355

www.calgarycasa.com

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.