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We bring advocacy and compassion to our clients
Reports to: Support Services Team Lead, and Executive Director
LSAIC is an agency that offers sexual abuse and sexual assault crisis intervention, counseling, education, police and court support, and advocacy services that enhance and promote the health and well-being of all people and the healthy recovery from all forms of sexual violence. The agency's values, philosophy, and understanding of the existence of sexual abuse and sexual assault is grounded in an anti-oppression philosophy and context which directly guides and shapes all forms of service delivery the agency offers to the community. This position is a full-time, permanent position.
Qualifications:
Possess strong facilitation skills and comfort with public speaking
Demonstrate an understanding and compassion for our clients
Have a clear understanding and ability to deliver crisis intervention
Be willing to travel to surrounding communities to deliver services
Possess a reliable vehicle for travel (mileage compensated)
Demonstrate good communication skills
Have excellent computers skills; being proficient in all of Microsoft Office - including Publisher
Show creativity and ability to develop programs
Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
Communication skills (oral & written)
Problem solving
Preferred qualifications are:
Masters Degree (preferred), or related degree with relevant experience.
Upon a successful interview the new team member will be required to provide:
Current Criminal Record Check
Child Welfare Check - AB & SK
Current First Aid & CPR certification
We would like to thank applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
Type of Community or Social Service
- Education or training
- Child welfare
- Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
Specific Skills
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
Work Setting
- Mental health institution or clinic
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Child welfare check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents
- Seniors
- Male
- Female
- Families
- Children
- Aboriginal groups
- Culturally diverse groups
- Young offenders