Police and Court Education and Support; PACES) Program Supervisor

Police and Court Education and Support (PACES) Program Supervisor
Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA) is a dynamic agency that focuses on providing sexual violence counseling 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 the PACES Program Supervisor you will work closely with CCASA’s supervisory team and the Director of Clinical Services to oversee the PACES program which provides services to individuals who have been sexually assaulted/abused and are considering reporting or are involved with the criminal justice system.

The successful candidate will be an experienced, innovative, and flexible individual who is able to work independently as well as collaboratively with the clinical supervisory team.

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

Why join us?

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, Anti-Oppression and Truth & Reconciliation (1 day per quarter)

Regular individual and group supervision

Key Responsibilities of the PACES Clinical Program Supervisor

Directly supervise, train, mentor, and support PACES workers and ensure appropriate level of staffing for the PACES program

Contribute to and maintain a positive and healthy work environment

Carry a partial caseload of clients providing trauma informed police and court support to individuals age 12+ impacted by sexual violence

Liaise and collaborate with community partners, including police, Crown, and Victim Services

Assist other supervisors in the recruitment, mentoring, onboarding, and training of new staff

Examine difficult situations that arise through an ethical service delivery lens and work toward creating solutions for challenging ethical areas

Liaise with all CCASA supervisors and directors to help ensure proper linkages and policies occur across programs and the agency

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

The successful applicant will have the following qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in social/human services with a minimum of three to five years related work experience;
Master’s degree preferred

Experience with supervision (individuals and teams) an asset

Experience providing individual crisis intervention and supportive counselling, including maintaining a caseload

Experience working with the effects of sexual violence on individuals and communities

Possess an anti-oppressive/feminist analysis of sexual violence

Understanding of biopsychosocial causes and impacts of trauma

Understanding of the Criminal Justice System

Ability to work and develop relationships with a wide range of people, both within and outside of the organization

Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team

Ability to collaborate with various community and professional services

Strong assessment skills

Strong research and critical thinking skills

Strong organizational and administrative skills

Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

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, members of Black, racialized or visible minority communities, Indigenous Peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2S+, people with disabilities and people from all faiths. Starting salary is $68,500 (salary will be commensurate with education and experience).

As a requirement of this position the successful candidate must satisfy and receive clear results for a Criminal Record Check and Child Welfare Check.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We thank all those who apply, only those actively being considered for employment will be contacted.