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Prince Albert Mobile Crisis Unit
Sexual Assault Program
Job Description for Sexual Assault Worker
The Sexual Assault Worker is responsible for counselling and follow up work with victims and families victims of sexual assault. Follow up work will involve provision of information and support to victims of sexual assault with respect to psychological, medical and legal issues.
The Sexual Assault Worker is also responsible for promotion, public education and community involvement specifically with regard to sexual assault.
Critical Factors:
-Strong interpersonal skills
-Strong written and verbal communication skills
-Strong public relations skills
-Knowledge of sexual assault dynamics and working knowledge of treatment modalities
-Strong interviewing skills
-Ability to make quick and accurate assessments in crisis situations
-Ability to long term plan with clients
-Strong priorization skills
-Ability to accurately gather information and generate accurate and concise reports
-Ability to cope with stress, both personally and in clients
-Ability to work independently
-Maturity and sensitivity
-Strong understanding of social, cultural, economic and other factors affecting people in our community
Preferred Education/Experience:
-Completed post-secondary education, in social work, other related education may be considered. Preference will be given to individuals with two or more years of related experience in the human services field.
-Direct sexual assault counselling experience and/or crisis intervention counselling would be assets highly considered
-A valid Saskatchewan drivers license is required
-A police security check is required
The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission has granted our organization an exemption order for the position of Sexual Assault Worker with the Prince Albert Mobile Crisis Unit to be designated female.
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
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