Now Hiring Adult Counsellor

The Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre (CASASC) is seeking an experienced and innovative individual to join our clinical team as a Counsellor (Adult).

About Us:

The Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre (CASASC) is a voluntary, non-profit organization serving the Central Alberta region under the direction of a community-based Board of Directors.

We specialize in healing sexual trauma so you can talk freely about the hard stuff with no judgement. We provide a range of support services for individuals who are affected by sexual violence including counselling, play therapy, police and court support, crisis support and education.

Position: Counsellor (Adult)

Reports to: Clinical Coordinator

Job Type: Full Time – 12-month term-certain (maternity-leave), with possibility for extension

Location: Main Office, Red Deer, Alberta

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Hourly rate: $25-35/hr

Anticipated Start Date: November 2, 2020

Position Summary

The Counsellor is a collaborative member of the CASASC Clinical team who provides crisis, short-term, and long-term counselling services to those affected by sexual violence, regardless of the length of time since the trauma incident.

The role of the Counsellor is to provide individual or group sessions to support personal coping skills and accelerate recovery in those who are experiencing the after-effects of a trauma.

Responsibilities:

• Provide crisis intervention, problem solving, and/or psycho-educational supports to individuals, groups, and/or families.
• Provide goal directive supportive counselling in the client’s preferred format (in-person, telephone, or video chat)
• Ensure safety planning is provided to according to agency standards
• Provide community information, referrals, and services by accompaniment, in accordance with agency and professional standards.
• Adhere to the code of ethics and standards of practice of both the agency and the applicable professional regulatory body.
• Maintain digital records of topics covered and results of individual and/or group counselling activities in accordance with agency standards
• Assist with crisis calls/webchats/texts, intakes, walk-ins, and/or visitor inquiries
• Build strong working relationships with health services agencies, community organizations, and peers
• Any other duties or tasks as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator

Qualifications:

• Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related diploma & professional registration (RSW, RPN). ** Preference for those with clinical experience and/or currently enrolled in a Master’s degree or post-Graduate program in Counselling **
• 2-5 years working experience providing individual and group counselling/support
• Experience with Case Management and Caseload Planning
• Experience working with survivors of sexual abuse, sexual violence, domestic violence, and/or mental health will be considered an asset.

Desired Skills:

• Superior organizational & computer skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities, solve problems and be resourceful under pressure
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with complex cases
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Demonstrated crisis intervention skills
• Availability to work flexible hours (days and some evenings)

Addition Requirements (must be valid at time of hire):

• RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

How to Apply:

CASASC is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace.

Email resume & cover letters with salary range expectations to hr@casasc.ca. Please ensure your name and job title are included in the subject line. Attachments must be in either PDF or Word (.doc/.docx) format.

We thank all applications for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application deadline: Wednesday October 21, 2020 at 12:00 pm.