Job Description
Chatham-Kent Sexual Assault Crisis Centre (CKSACC)
Job Posting: Support & Advocacy Worker/Public Education Coordinator
(1 year maternity leave. Possible extension to 18 months)
There are two job components in this fulltime position: Support & Advocacy Worker, and
Public Education Coordinator.
Grounded in the grass-roots anti-rape movement, the Chatham-Kent Sexual Assault Crisis
Centre offers support, advocacy and information for women, female-identifying, Trans and non-binary persons 16 or older, who have experienced the impact of sexual assault/harassment/exploitation/abuse. CKSACC works to advance equality and eliminate sexualized/gender-based violence through public education and related activities.
The successful candidate will be required to participate in the delivery of all CKSACC programs and services, as well as a rotating back-up schedule and should possess:
- Feminist-based understanding of sexualized violence, including intersectionality;
- Knowledge of systems and structures related to human rights, justice, health, social and community services;
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective, crisis and ongoing support/counselling from a healing and trauma informed, anti-racist, anti-oppressive, intersectional feminist perspective;
- Proven organizational and presentation skills including active listening and clear communication skills;
- Familiarity with existing community resources and ability to work in respectful partnership with community committees and organizations;
- Excellent software skills especially Microsoft Office, social media and graphics software;
- Education derived from a combination of: related postsecondary education; studies in specialized programs; previous employment; lived experience;
- Previous work experience in related area;
- Access to reliable transportation;
- Ability to participate in a rotating evening and weekend back-up schedule;
Additional assets include:
- Ability to speak French and/or a second language in addition to English;
- Willingness to work outside regular business hours if required.
Please forward Resumé with Cover Letter to Personnel Committee:
- By email to: HRCommittee@cksacc.org
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday August 7, 2023.
While all applications are appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls or other enquiries please.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $25.00-$27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chatham-Kent, ON N7M 0N3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-08-07
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