Police and Court Support Worker – PACES

Police and Court Support Worker – PACES

Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA) is a dynamic agency that focuses on providing sexual violence counselling, support, and education services to Calgary and surrounding areas. Working at CCASA means joining a team of passionate, hard-working professionals who are committed to providing a healthy society that is respectful, open, and inclusive. As a Police and Court Support Worker
-PACES, you will be part of the Police and Court Education and Support (PACES) team. The successful candidate will be a compassionate, dynamic, and flexible individual who is able to work both independently and within a multi-disciplinary team to provide specialized information, education, and support to survivors of sexual assault/abuse engaging with the Criminal Justice System.

This is a full-time (35 hours/week) position reporting to the PACES Program Supervisor. If you have a great attitude and possess an anti-oppressive/feminist analysis of sexual violence, this may be the job for you.

• Competitive Pay and Benefits (including a Health & Wellness Spending Account)
• RRSP/TFSA Group Savings Plan
• Generous Vacation Policy (starting at 3 weeks per year)
• Gift Days (1 day per quarter)
• Health and Wellness Leave (15 days per year)
• Training and Development Opportunities (Professional Development funding and 5 days per year)
• Dedicated time for learnings related to Anti-Racism, Truth & Reconciliation, and Anti-Oppression (1 day per quarter)
• Regular individual and group supervision

• Providing support, information, advocacy, and referrals to individuals who have experienced sexual violence and who are navigating the CJS
• Assisting clients with crisis and trauma symptom management
• Providing court preparation and accompaniment to clients who are reporting to police and/or testifying in court
• Working collaboratively with professionals from other legal disciplines
• Completing required documentation in a timely manner
• Providing education and training to other professionals and community members
• Providing support and crisis intervention as part of back-up coverage for CCASA’s Support & Information Line and Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence, as well as to individuals accessing the Calgary Sexual Assault Response Team (CSART)
• Participating in a number of on-call shifts after hours over the course of the year as part of a rotation

* Successful candidates will be required to work occasional evenings and weekends and may need to provide services to rural areas surrounding Calgary. Access to a reliable vehicle is necessary.

• A degree in social/human services with a minimum of two years related work experience;
  Bachelor of Social Work degree and registration with a regulating body are preferred
• Experience working with the effects of sexual violence on individuals and communities
• Ability to manage a client caseload
• Strong assessment and crisis intervention skills
  
  Excellent communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills
• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to build professional relationships within a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of systems and community resources within Calgary and surrounding areas
• Knowledge of Alberta College of Social Workers Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
• An understanding of the Criminal Justice System is an asset
• Must be registered if degree falls under a regulatory body

We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women,…