Trauma-Informed Crisis Support Worker - Part-Time

Alma Mater Society (AMS) of UBC Vancouver; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Meal discounts at AMS outlets

Paid professional development

Mental health benefit

Job summary

The Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC) at UBC, part of the Alma Mater Society (AMS) of UBC Vancouver, is seeking a Support Worker. This in‑person role provides crisis intervention, emotional support and safety planning for survivors of violence on campus.

You will maintain client files, assist with advocacy, develop and facilitate support resources, and collaborate with campus and community partners while upholding confidentiality and trauma‑informed practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years providing frontline support services.
• Specialized knowledge of sexual violence and trauma-informed care.
• Experience with confidentiality policies and working with diverse communities.
• Experience with case management and hospital accompaniment.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention, emotional support and safety planning for survivors of violence
• Provide legal, medical, and campus-related advocacy including hospital accompaniments for clients
• Maintain up to date client files and other client administration
• Assist with the curriculum development and facilitation of support groups
• Assist with the development and maintenance of support resources
• Support a campus coordinated response to sexual assault and take part in case consultation meetings
• Work in collaboration with other on and off campus resources to effectively support survivor's needs
• Utilize trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, feminist, harm reductive, options and choice-based approaches in service delivery
• Attend staff meetings and supervisory meetings
• Uphold the SASC's standards of confidentiality and respect
• Work collaboratively with all of the SASC staff and volunteers
• Participates actively in the logistics and light housekeeping duties at the SASC
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Trauma‑informed care

Crisis intervention

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education

2+ years frontline support experience

Job description

The Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC) at UBC, part of the Alma Mater Society (AMS) of UBC Vancouver, is seeking a Support Worker. This in‑person role provides crisis intervention, emotional support and safety planning for survivors of violence on campus.

You will maintain client files, assist with advocacy, develop and facilitate support resources, and collaborate with campus and community partners while upholding confidentiality and trauma‑informed practice.