Employment

SASC Job Opportunities

Due to recent growth, we are hiring for the positions below! Please click the titles to read more about each posting and for application information.

Counsellor/Advocate

Counsellor/Advocate 
 
The Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region supports survivors of sexual violence. We listen, facilitate healing, and celebrate resiliency. Using an intersectional feminist approach, we work to transform systems which promote gender-based violence. 
 
Due to the generosity of our community and COVID relief funds, we’re recruiting a full-time Counsellor/Advocate! Reporting to our Director of Services, the successful candidate should feel inspired by our work and have a genuine desire to support our mission, vision, and values. They will have experience providing support to individuals who have experienced sexual violence and a warmth and maturity about them. 
 
Essential Requirements of Education: 

• Post-secondary education in a counselling-related program 

 
Key Areas of Responsibility:  

• Individual and group counselling with survivors of sexual violence  
• Advocacy and accompaniments with survivors  
• Maintenance of client files and statistics  

• Student supervision, as required  

 
Knowledge and Skills Required:  

• Knowledge of sexual violence, trauma, and recovery  
• Proven skills in counselling, group facilitation, crisis intervention, and advocacy with survivors of sexual violence  

• Demonstrated commitment to anti-violence work and an intersectional feminist approach  
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills  

  
Office hours are 9:00AM to 4:30PM; however, some flexibility is needed for evening and occasional weekend work.   
*Due to the COVID pandemic, staff are working remotely. 
  
Salary:  $49,847.12 to $58,643.68 annually, 35 hours/week, plus benefits and a generous vacation package. This is a one-year contract, beginning immediately.  
  
SASC is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ candidates. 
  
Please email your cover letter and resume as soon as possible to jobs@sascwr.org  as we are actively recruiting for this role. 
  
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or email inquiries please. 
 
 
 COUNSELLOR / ADVOCATE   
  JOB DESCRIPTION  
 Job Summary  
Reporting to the Director of Services, our Counsellor / Advocates are accountable to provide supportive, strengths-based, non-judgmental advocacy, psycho-education, and individual and group counselling to survivors and their families who have been impacted by sexual violence.  
 
 Duties and Responsibilities  
 Direct Service   

• Provide an average of 17 individual counselling sessions per week for people, 16 years of age and older, who have experienced and/or have been impacted by sexual violence.  
• Provide advocacy and accompaniments to survivors. Provide accompaniments to court, the hospital, the police station, mental health appointments, CIBC hearings, etc.   
• Write letters of support/advocacy and CICB therapy reports.  
• Participate in case conferences and consultations.  
• Make appropriate referrals to other community services and communicate with other service providers to support clients.   
• Maintain and build community partnerships, within the scope of a Counsellor/Advocate role.   
• Provide practical assistance to clients as necessary and available. (E.g. bus tickets, grocery vouchers, hygiene products, food items, book loans, etc.)  
• Provide support with Group Counselling as requested by the Director of Services.  

  
Additionally, in a small agency, it is often the case that work of a nature similar to that in each job is either assigned or known to be necessary to be done. As well, from time to time, work that is not similar in nature to the job may also be required to be done by individuals in any job in order to accomplish the SASC’s purpose.   
 
Qualifications  

• Post-secondary education in a counselling-related program and relevant experience.  
• Knowledge and training pertaining to sexual violence, trauma and recovery.  
• Proven skills in support, crisis intervention, safety planning, and advocacy with survivors of gender-based violence.   
• Familiarity with community services.   
• Knowledge of how sexual violence relates to forms of oppression.  
• Demonstrated experience working with marginalized and at-risk communities.   
• Experience supporting and advocating for survivors with mental health needs, safety concerns, etc.   
• Exceptional organizational, time-management, and communication skills.   
• A strong ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.   
• Must attend and successfully complete volunteer training program upon initial employment.   

 
 Communications  
Strong communications and interpersonal/human relations skills are required in the position to articulate policy, concepts, etc., motivate others and effect change both inside and outside the organization. There is regular contact with clients, as well as community partners.  
 
Working Conditions   
This job is partly performed in a comfortable office environment, with occasional travel around Waterloo Region to partner agencies. Much of the work in the office involves sitting, but there is opportunity to stand and move about.   
 
This job requires intense concentration during meetings with clients. Repeated exposure to details of violence and assault can lead to vicarious trauma. The need for debriefing, communication with management, self-care, and balance is critical for incumbents in this position.
   
*Much of this position will be home-based during COVID.  
 
Direct Reports  
While no employees report to this position, our Counsellor/Advocate may supervise the work of students in the program.   

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Sexual Violence Legal Advocate

​Sexual Violence Legal Advocate 
  
The Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region supports survivors of sexual violence. We listen, facilitate healing, and celebrate resiliency. Using an intersectional feminist approach, we work to transform systems which promote gender-based violence.  
  
Due to the success of a recent grant, we’re really excited to announce that we’re recruiting a full-time Sexual Violence Legal Advocate! This innovative and precedent setting position will provide support, advocacy, and accompaniment to survivors of sexual violence that are engaged in criminal justice and civil cases. The successful candidate should feel inspired by our work and have a genuine desire to support our mission, vision, and values. They’ll have a warmth about them that helps foster a safe, supportive environment for survivors.  
  
Essential Requirements of Education / Experience:  

• Post-secondary education in a social justice related program.  
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.  
• Experience providing advocacy. 

Key Areas of Responsibility:  

• Inform survivors of sexual assault of their basic legal rights, processes, and how to assert them within the criminal and civil justice systems. 
• Assistance in preparing clients for court.    
• Assist clients in interactions with criminal justice professionals and/or private lawyers.  
    

Knowledge and Skill Required:  

• A strong understanding of gender-based violence and the criminal justice system.   
• Familiarity with intersectionality and acknowledge the impact of oppressive systems and services.   
• Proven skills in support, crisis intervention, and advocacy with survivors of gender-based violence.   

 
Regular office hours are 9:00AM to 4:30PM however significant flexibility is required for evening, and occasional weekend work. This position requires the ability to work remotely and in person as necessary. 
 
As an intersectional feminist organization, we strongly encourage applications from women, trans, and non-binary candidates who reflect the diversity of our community including those identify as Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized, and/or 2SLGBTQIA+. 
 
 
 
Salary: $49,847.12 to $58,643.68, 35 hrs./wk., plus benefits and a generous vacation package. This is a one-year contract scheduled to begin October 4, 2021.  Please email resume and cover letter to jobs@sascwr.org no later than September 24, 2021. 
  
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or email inquiries please. 
 
 
 
 Sexual Violence Legal Advocate   
 DRAFT JOB DESCRIPTION   
 
 Job Summary   
Reporting to the Director of Services, the Sexual Violence Legal Advocate is responsible for supporting survivors through legal processes related to sexual violence and trauma.  
 
The Legal Advocate will support survivors who reach out to SASC seeking information on legal resources and/or assistance navigating the criminal or civil legal system. They will be accountable to provide supportive, strengths-based, non-judgmental advocacy, accompaniments, systems navigation, and psycho-education to survivors who have been impacted by sexual violence.   
 
 Duties and Responsibilities   

• Provide support services to victims and survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and intimate partner violence.  
• Inform survivors of sexual assault of their basic legal rights, processes, and how to assert them within the criminal and civil justice systems.  
• Conduct client intakes, assess needs and implement strategies to meet the legal needs of survivors in the community.   
• Assistance in preparing clients for court.  
• Provide advocacy and accompaniments to survivors. Active monitoring of the case in a legal setting or hearing.    
• Assist clients in interactions with criminal justice professionals and/or private lawyers.  
• Write letters of support/advocacy and therapy reports.   
• Participate in case conferences and consultations.   
• Make appropriate referrals to other community services and communicate with other service providers to support clients.    
• Maintain and build community partnerships, within the Legal advocate role.    
• Provide practical assistance to clients as necessary and access to VQRP+ when available. (E.g. bus tickets, grocery vouchers, hygiene products, food items, book loans, etc.)   
• Keep abreast of changes in laws and reporting requirements.  
• Make sure client files and data including progress notes are up to date on a regular basis, and elevate issues and programmatic needs.  
• Collect, track, analyze and complete data reporting in alignment with requirements for both SASC as well as adhering to funder requirements.  
• Participate in internal and external supervision and team meetings. 

   
Additionally, in a small agency, it is often the case that work of a nature similar to that in each job is either assigned or known to be necessary to be done. As well, from time to time, work that is not similar in nature to the job may also be required to be done by individuals in any job in order to accomplish the SASC’s purpose.    
 
  
Qualifications   

• Post-secondary education in a social justice program.  
• Experience advocating for victims/survivors of violence, preferably sexual violence  
• Understanding of the criminal justice system, and demonstrated ability to describe the criminal justice process and articulate the needs of survivors within that process.  
• Knowledge and training pertaining to sexual violence, trauma and recovery.   
• Demonstrated dedication to the anti-violence movement, social justice, and gender equity 
• Proven skills in support, crisis intervention, safety planning, and advocacy with survivors of gender-based violence.    
• Familiarity with intersectionality and acknowledge the impact of oppressive systems and services.   
• Demonstrated experience working with marginalized and at-risk communities.    
• Experience supporting and advocating for survivors with mental health needs, safety concerns, etc.    
• Ability to conduct self in a professional manner. 
• Exceptional organizational, time-management, and communication skills.    
• A strong ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.    
• Must attend and successfully complete volunteer training program upon initial employment.    

 
 Communications   
Strong communications and interpersonal/human relations skills are required in the position to articulate policy, concepts, etc., motivate others and effect change both inside and outside the organization. There is regular contact with clients, as well as community partners.   
 
Working Conditions    
This job is partly performed in a comfortable office environment, with occasional travel around Waterloo Region to partner agencies. Much of the work in the office involves sitting, but there is opportunity to stand and move about.    
 
This job requires intense concentration during meetings with clients. Repeated exposure to details of violence and assault can lead to vicarious trauma. The need for debriefing, communication with management, self-care, and balance is critical for incumbents in this position.    
 
Direct Reports   
While no employees report to this position, the Sexual Violence Legal Advocate will report to the Director of Services and may supervise the work of students in the program.

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Project Developer, Male Allies Program

Project Developer, Male Allies Program 

The Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region supports survivors of sexual violence. We listen, facilitate healing, and celebrate resiliency. Using an intersectional feminist approach, we work to transform systems which promote gender-based violence (GBV). 
 
Due to the success of a recent funding application, we’re excited to announce that we’re expanding our Male Allies Program by two staff members – a Project Developer and a Project Facilitator.
 
This posting is for the Project Developer (full-time, 30-month contract). They will work in partnership with the Project Facilitator. We’re accepting applicants of all genders.
 
With 15 years experience engaging men and boys as allies in the work to end gender-based violence, this grant will allow our Centre to build on our work and support other feminist-led organizations across Ontario in developing Male Allies programming as well.
 
Our Public Education Program is amongst the strongest in the in the GBV sector in Canada; we have a team of educators working to prevent sexual violence, and other forms of gender-based violence, through education, training, curriculum, systemic advocacy, and community mobilization.
 
Reporting to our Public Education Manager, the successful candidate should feel inspired by our work and have a genuine desire to support our Mission, Vision, and Values. The Project Developer will be an experienced educator and researcher, with a warmth and maturity about them that helps foster a safe, engaging, supportive environment for survivors. 
 
Essential Requirements of Education / Experience: 

• Post-secondary education in social sciences
• 3+ years of relevant experience  

 
Key Areas of Responsibility: 

• Research and review how other feminist-led organizations engage men and boys.
• Complete a scan of feminist organizations and male engagement organizations in Ontario.
• Identify stakeholder challenges, unique issues, and best practices in engaging men.
• Create a roadmap outlining various models for onboarding and embedding Male Allies programs.
• Research effective practices and policies for recruitment, training, managing, and addressing concerns for Male Allies.
• Create community specific materials in consultation with Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, Newcomers, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
• Manualize our Male Allies program materials, including strategies, curriculum, and evaluation tools.
• Create resources and documentation, and provide consultation to support feminist-led organizations in engaging men.
• Develop project evaluation plan and implantation strategy.
• Support the Program Facilitator in:
  • Recruiting and outreaching about the project to feminist-led organizations.
  • Hosting an online community for feminist-led organizations.
  • Creating a web-based training series for feminist-led organizations to train Male Allies.
  • Digital resource creation, editing and distribution.
  • Social media content creation, editing, maintenance, and enhancement.
  • Liaising with and supporting project partners organizations.

 
Knowledge and Skills Required: 

• In depth knowledge of healthy masculinity, gender-based violence, and feminism 
• Experience with group facilitation, public speaking, program design and development 
• Demonstrated commitment to anti-violence work and intersectional feminism 
• Exceptional organizational skills, with a keen attention-to-detail and planning
• Extraordinary communication and interpersonal skills 
• Proven success with research outcomes, policies and procedure writing, and drafting cases for support.
• Knowledge of feminist and feminist-led organizations throughout Ontario
• Skills in promotion, recruitment, outreach, and stakeholder engagement
• Experience hosting online communities for education, awareness, and resource sharing
• Experience with adult learning pedagogy and web-based learning platform creation
• Experience with lesson planning, curriculum development, and manualizing programs
• In depth knowledge of social media platforms, content creation, graphic design, video creation and editing and digitizing content

 
Regular office hours are 9:00AM to 4:30PM however significant flexibility is required for evening, and occasional weekend work. This position requires the ability to work remotely and in person as necessary. 
 
As an intersectional feminist organization, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of our community including those identify as Black, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, racialized, and/or 2SLGBTQIA+. 
 
Salary: $44,936 to $52,871 annually, 35 hrs./wk., plus benefits and a generous vacation package. This is a 30-month contract scheduled to begin October 4, 2021.  Please email resume and cover letter to jobs@sascwr.org no later than September 24, 2021. 
  
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or email inquiries please. 

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Project Facilitator, Male Allies Program

Project Facilitator, Male Allies Program 
 
The Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region supports survivors of sexual violence. We listen, facilitate healing, and celebrate resiliency. Using an intersectional feminist approach, we work to transform systems which promote gender-based violence (GBV). 
 
Due to the success of a recent funding application, we’re excited to announce that we’re expanding our Male Allies Program by two staff members – a Project Developer and a Project Facilitator.
 
This posting is for the Project Facilitator (full-time, 30-month contract). They will work in partnership with the Project Developer. We’re accepting applicants of all genders.
 
With 15 years experience engaging men and boys as allies in the work to end gender-based violence, this grant will allow our Centre to build on our work and support other feminist-led organizations across Ontario in developing Male Allies programming as well.
 
Our Public Education Program is amongst the strongest in the in the GBV sector in Canada; we have a team of educators working to prevent sexual violence, and other forms of gender-based violence, through education, training, curriculum, systemic advocacy, and community mobilization.
 
Reporting to our Public Education Manager, the successful candidate should feel inspired by our work and have a genuine desire to support our Mission, Vision, and Values. The Project Facilitator will be an experienced educator, advocate, and facilitator, with a warmth and maturity about them that helps foster a safe, engaging, supportive environment for survivors. 
 
Essential Requirements of Education / Experience: 

• Post-secondary education in social sciences
• 3+ years of relevant experience  

 
Key Areas of Responsibility: 

• Promote, recruit, and provide outreach about the project to feminist-led organizations (such as Sexual Assault Centres and Women’s Shelters)
• Host an online community for feminist-led organizations
• Create a web-based training series for feminist-led organizations to train Male Allies
• Lesson plan, curriculum, and evaluation development, coordination, and facilitation
• Digital resource creation, editing and distribution
• Social media content creation, editing, maintenance, and enhancement
• Liaise and support feminist-led organizations

 
Knowledge and Skills Required: 

• In depth knowledge of healthy masculinity, gender-based violence, feminism, anti-racism, and anti-oppression work
• Experience with group facilitation, public speaking, program design and development 
• Demonstrated commitment to anti-violence work and intersectional feminism 
• Exceptional organizational skills, with a keen attention-to-detail and planning
• Extraordinary communication and interpersonal skills 
• Knowledge of feminist and feminist-led organizations throughout Ontario
• Skills in promotion, recruitment, outreach, and stakeholder engagement
• Experience hosting online communities for education, awareness, and resource sharing
• Experience with adult learning pedagogy and web-based learning platform creation
• Experience with lesson planning, curriculum development, and manualizing programs
• In depth knowledge of social media platforms, content creation, graphic design, video creation and editing and digitizing content

 
Regular office hours are 9:00AM to 4:30PM, however significant flexibility is required for evening, and occasional weekend work. This position requires the ability to work remotely and in person as necessary. 
 
As an intersectional feminist organization, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of our community including those identify as Black, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, racialized, and/or 2SLGBTQIA+. 
 
Salary: $44,936 to $52,871 annually, 35 hrs./wk., plus benefits and a generous vacation package. This is a 30-month contract scheduled to begin October 4, 2021.  Please email resume and cover letter to jobs@sascwr.org no later than September 24, 2021. 
  
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or email inquiries please. 

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