Sexual Assault Worker/Educator, Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse, Calgary, Canada

Sexual Assault Worker/Educator

Posted on: November 10, 2014
Application deadline: November 25, 2014
Posted by: Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse

Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA) is the primary sexual violence service provider for Calgary and surrounding areas. CCASA is seeking a full-time Sexual Assault Worker/Educator to join our Outreach Program. This individual will establish strong working relationships with community groups and organizations to raise awareness about the issues of sexual abuse and assault with a primary focus on engaging ethno culturally diverse communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Building connections, relationships and partnerships with other service providers and diverse communities that are strategic, effective and sustainable in order to understand and meet the unique needs of diverse clients (with a specific focus on Asian and South Asian Communities)
• Facilitation of CCASA's community and professional education sessions
• Public speaking to children, youth and adults on topics related to sexual violence
• Respond to disclosures of abuse/assault in a professional, supportive manner, including assessing for risk and reporting to authorities when required
• Participate in creative and effective community and program development activities
• Provide crisis support, information, advocacy and referrals to community members when needed

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in social/human services with a minimum 3 years related experience
• An understanding and comfort with issues related to sexual violence
• Possess an anti-oppressive/feminist analysis of sexual violence
• Language(s) other than English would be considered an asset
• Crisis intervention and assessment skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing demands and community groups
• Professional registration
• Strong public speaking, facilitation and community development skills

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 5:00 pm Nov. 25, 2014 to:

Education 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.