Ethnic Community Outreach Project Coordinator, Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse, Alberta, Canada

Ethnic Community Outreach Project Coordinator

Posted on: May 13, 2013
Application deadline: May 21, 2013
Posted by: Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse

DESCRIPTION

Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse is offering a one year position (with the possibility of extension) as a Project Coordinator in the Education and Training Program, with specific emphasis on a project the agency is undertaking with the Canadian Sikh Network. Although employed by CCASA this dynamic individual will also report to the Project Advisory Committee and will be accountable to a project plan that focuses on four areas related to addressing sexual abuse and sexual assault in ethnic communities: 1) increasing community engagement; 2) increasing awareness; 3) building capacity for safe healing; and 4) prevention.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Undertaking a formal and informal literature review and service scan related to the project

• Community development and outreach within the Sikh and other communities in Calgary

• Program development of new programs or adapting existing programs to meet Sikh community needs

• Public speaking to children, youth and adult groups

• Crisis intervention and advocacy within the medical, legal, and social service systems

• Supporting and participating in community events to raise CCASA profile

• Working within a team concept and in diverse environments

• Dealing effectively with disclosures, questions, and challenging audience members within the context of a presentation

• Responding to disclosures of abuse/assault in a professional, supportive manner, including assessing and informing children/youth of obligations to report to authorities when required

• Participating in creative and effective outreach activities to parents and parent serving organizations

• Delivery of CCASA's other community and professional education programs

• Successful candidates may be required to work some evenings and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the Sikh and other ethnic communities in Calgary
• A degree in social/human services
• Possesses an anti-oppressive/feminist analysis of sexual violence
• Managing interpersonal relationships with same and multi-disciplinary professionals and community volunteers
• Public speaking, program development and project management skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing demands and client groups
• An understanding and comfort with issues related to sexual violence and sexuality
• Crisis intervention and assessment skills
• Professional registration

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit our website at www.calgarycasa.com for more information about our programs.
CCASA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse groups to apply.
Email, mail or fax resumes by noon, May 21, 2013 to:
CCASA Executive 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.