Job Description
Full-time Crisis Intervention Worker
True North (formerly Wheatland Crisis Society) - Strathmore, Alberta
Established in 1993 and located 35 minutes east of Calgary in Strathmore, Alberta, True North is a registered non-profit organization that provides ongoing support and services to women, men and children who are affected by family violence. We are committed to a vision of a future where our community is free of violence and our citizens are empowered to resolve conflict in peaceful and productive ways.
Our success is achieved by offering a slate of programming that is diverse and reflective of the needs of the families and community we serve. This includes an emergency shelter program that temporarily houses up to 25 individuals and/or families, as well as outreach, early intervention and public education programming that serves the community at large. We also provide ‘wrap around’ services such as family violence prevention services in partnership with the RCMP and Alberta Justice.
We are considered a valuable service provider in the community and are a member of the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS).
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Full-Time Crisis Intervention Worker with skills in supportive counselling, case management, advocacy, court support, safety planning, and community referrals.
This position reports to the Team Leads and/or Programs Manager.
The Role
80 hours bi-weekly as follows:
Week One:
Monday – 20:00-08:00 (overnight)
Wednesday – 08:00-20:00
Thursday – 10:00-22:00
Week Two:
Tuesday-20:00-08:00 (overnight)
Thursday-08:00-20:00
Friday – 10:00-22:00
Saturday – 10:00-18:00
INTERNAL DEVELOPMENT - Must possess a good understanding of domestic violence dynamics, risk assessments and safety planning. Must have excellent counselling, case management and advocacy skills. Ability to adapt to change, work in a fast-paced crisis environment, must possess critical analysis and ethical decision-making skills, ability to work independently and a diverse range of shifts within a 24 hour facility. Must attend team meetings and internal trainings and participate within a team setting respectfully and positively.
EXTERNAL DEVELOPMENT - Must possess an awareness of community resources and represent the society during case conferences, community partner meetings, presentations and interagency meetings.
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
· Minimum Social Work diploma, degree or equivalent
· Registration in the appropriate professional body
· Current CPR/ First Aid and ASIST certificates
· Recent Criminal Record and Child Intervention Checks
· Strong interpersonal skills combined with excellent organizational, problem-solving and communication skills are critical
· Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
· High standards of professional integrity and proficiency
· Clear driver’s abstract and an ability to travel with a road-safe, maintained vehicle
To Apply:
This position posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
If you are looking for a rewarding career at a growing organization, please submit a letter of intent and resume to jobs@truenorthab.com
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the position. The position’s start date is immediate.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
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