Educator
Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA) is a dynamic agency that focuses on providing sexual violence counselling 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. The Educator will be part of a team that offers professional and community sexual violence education and training. CCASA is seeking an Educator who will be cross-trained to provide all of CCASA’s core curriculum and children and youth programs. The successful candidate will be flexible and able to adapt to multiple demands while maintaining a vision of serving people who have experienced sexual violence as well as the broader community.
This is a full-time permanent position reporting to the Training, Resource and Education Centre (TREC) Director, with the support of the Team Lead. As this position entails working in various locations throughout Calgary and surrounding areas, a valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle is necessary.
Why join us?
- Competitive Pay and Benefits including RRSP/TFSA Group Saving Plan
- Additional annual Gift Days and paid time off during winter holidays
- Generous Vacation Policy
- 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)
- Access to onsite Fitness Centre
Key Responsibilities of an Educator:
- Deliver and facilitate CCASA’s “Who Do You Tell?”™ (child sexual abuse education) Program and Birch Grove youth program, including parent information evenings, teacher in-services, student presentations etc.
- Deliver CCASA’s public education and training workshops.
- Community engagement, including outreach, relationship building, booths and facilitation.
- Respond to disclosures of abuse/assault in a professional, supportive manner, including assessing for risk and reporting to Child and Family Service authorities when required.
- Work collaboratively with schools and management of those relationships.
- Provide crisis support, (safety planning and risk assessments) information, advocacy and referrals to children and families.
- Deliver and facilitate CCASA’s sexual violence curricula with an in-depth understanding of all forms of sexual violence and its impacts.
- Work with the TREC team members to explore and develop new workshops and education content when requested.
- Once familiar with all TREC presentations, work collaboratively with businesses, community organizations, educational institutions, and community groups.
- Participate in creative and effective outreach and program development activities.
- Representing CCASA at community events, and collaborate committees in a positive manner.
- Work with the Director, Supervisors, Team Leads, colleagues, and community partners to develop sexual violence campaigns and micro-education content.
- This position involves delivering presentations in schools, and work hours are based on school schedules. Although standard office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the role regularly requires early morning starts, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.
The successful applicants will have the following qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in educating, training, or facilitating.
- Educational background in a related field (Education, Social Work, Human Services, Business) and/or a combination of relevant experience and education.
- Experience working with children and youth.
- An anti-oppressive/feminist analysis of sexual violence.
- Strong public speaking, facilitation, and training skills.
- Comfort working with the business community and other organizations.
- An understanding and comfort with issues related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.
- Crisis intervention and assessment skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing demands and participant groups.
- Ability to work autonomously, meet deadlines, and take initiative.
- Committed to collaboration and creating a healthy work environment.
- Effective problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Strong self-reflection and interpersonal skills.
- Thrives in a collaborative environment, internally and externally.
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. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. Starting salary is $56,000(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.
Please submit your resume and cover letter by Sunday, August 9th, at: https://calgarycasa.com/get-involved/careers/
Mail or fax resumes with cover letters to:
Director
Training, Resource and Education Centre
910 – 7th Avenue SW (Gateway Building)
Calgary, AB T2P-3N8
Fax: 403-264-8355
www.calgarycasa.com
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.
