Job
description
Calgary Communities
Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA) is the primary sexual violence service provider
for Calgary and surrounding areas. CCASA is seeking two full-time Sexual
Assault Worker/Educators to join our Education and Outreach Program. These
individuals will provide education to members
of the community on topics
related to sexual violence as well as provide support, crisis intervention and
advocacy to individuals who have experienced or been impacted by sexual abuse
and/or assault.
Responsibilities
of the Sexual Assault Worker/Educator include:
- Facilitation
of CCASA’s community and professional education programs - Provision
of all aspects of the “Who Do You Tell?”™ (child sexual abuse
education) Program, including parent information evenings, teacher
in-services, student presentations etc - Public
speaking to children, youth and adults on topics related to sexual
violence - Responding
to disclosures of abuse/assault in a professional, supportive manner,
including assessing for risk and reporting to authorities when required - Providing
crisis support, information, advocacy and referrals - Participating
in creative and effective outreach and program development activities
- Successful
applicant may be required to work some evenings and weekends.
The
successful applicants will have the following qualifications:
- A degree
in social/human services and one to two years’ experience - Possess
an anti-oppressive/feminist analysis of sexual violence - An
understanding and comfort with issues related to sexual violence - Strong
public speaking, facilitation and community development skills - Crisis
intervention and assessment skills - Flexibility
and adaptability to changing demands and client groups - Professional
registration
Please visit our
website at www.calgarycasa.com for more information about our programs.
How
to apply
CCASA is an equal
opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse groups to apply.
Email, mail or fax
resumes by 12:00pm, July 6th, 2015 to:
Education and
Outreach Program Director
910 – 7th Avenue SW (Northland Building)
Calgary, AB T2P-3N8
Fax: (403) 264-8355
Email: info@calgarycasa.com
No Phone Calls
Please
Thank you for
your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.