Sexual Violence Court Support Counselor

CCASA; Calgary; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits including

RRSP/TFSA Savings Plan

Generous vacation policy (3 weeks)

Gift days (1 day/quarter)

Health and Wellness Leave (15 days/yr)

Professional development funding

Anti-Racism/Truth & Reconciliation/Ant

Supervision and support

Job summary

Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA) seeks a Police and Court Support Worker – PACES to assist survivors navigating the criminal justice system. You will provide information, advocacy, and referrals, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support clients with crisis management and court preparation.

The role requires a social/human services degree with at least two years of related experience; a Bachelor of Social Work and regulatory registration are preferred.

Qualifications

• A degree in social/human services with a minimum of two years related work experience.
• Bachelor of Social Work degree and registration with a regulating body are preferred.
• Experience working with the effects of sexual violence on individuals and communities.
• Ability to manage a client caseload.
• Strong assessment and crisis intervention skills; excellent communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to build professional relationships within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of Alberta College of Social Workers Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
• Knowledge of Calgary area resources; understanding of Criminal Justice System is an asset.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Caseload management

Professional networking

Ethical practice

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related degree

Registration with professional body preferred

Job description

Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA) seeks a Police and Court Support Worker – PACES to assist survivors navigating the criminal justice system. You will provide information, advocacy, and referrals, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support clients with crisis management and court preparation.

The role requires a social/human services degree with at least two years of related experience; a Bachelor of Social Work and regulatory registration are preferred.