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Workplace Equity Educator

 
WORKPLACE EQUITY EDUCATOR, 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.  
 
Our Male Allies Program is an important component of this transformational work. In it, we engage boys and men, with their unique ability and responsibility, in ending systemic and everyday forms of violence.
 
We’re excited to be recruiting a male-identified Workplace Equity Educator! This position will expand and facilitate our workplace sexual harassment prevention programming, including workshops, accompanying materials, and a social media campaign.
 
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. They will be a skilled facilitator, with a passion for creating safer, supportive workplaces and communities.
 
Essential Requirements of Education / Experience:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in a related field
• 3+ years of relevant experience

 
Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, and act as an ambassador for SASC and our Male Allies Program.
• Develop curriculum including manuals, agendas, and activities for our corporate training program.
• Deliver dynamic, engaging workshops on topics including, but not limited to, workplace sexual harassment, sexual violence culture, and bystander intervention.
• Develop a social media campaign to support our corporate program.
• Develop and maintain resources and materials on workplace sexual harassment.
• Deliver Male Allies programming for schools, post-secondary institutions and other community groups as requested on topics such as healthy relationships, consent, and masculinity.
• Collaborate with and support the work of colleagues in our Public Education Program.

 
Knowledge and Skill Required:

• Proven skills in facilitating workshops and programming on related topics for youth and adults.
• Demonstrated understanding of the root causes of gendered violence, toxic masculinity, and alternative narratives of masculinity.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships and connections with community partners/corporations.
• Knowledge of related legislation, policies, and procedures surrounding workplace sexual harassment.
• Experience applying an intersectional, feminist framework in an educational context.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.  

 
Regular office hours are 9:00AM to 4:30PM; however, significant flexibility is required for evening and weekend work. A current, valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
 
Salary: $24.69/hr. to $29.05/hr., 35 hours/week plus health benefits and a generous vacation package.

As an intersectional feminist organization, we strongly encourage applications from male-identified candidates who reflect the diversity of our community including those identify as Black, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, racialized, and/or 2SLGBTQIA+. 
 
This is a full-time, contract role until March 31 2024. This position requires the ability to work both remotely and in person as necessary.  Full applications will consist of a resume with corresponding cover letter. We are currently 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.

click here to submit a cover letter and resume!

JOB DESCRIPTION – WORKPLACE EQUITY EDUCATOR, MALE ALLIES PROGRAM
Job purpose
 
Reporting to our Public Education Manager, our male-identified Workplace Equity Educator is accountable for the facilitation of activities in our Male Allies Program. A primary focus for this role will be the development and delivery of an enhanced corporate training program which addresses workplace sexual harassment.
 
Duties and responsibilities
 

• Build and maintain relationships with local business, in consultation with the Public Education Manager.
• Attend community engagements and networking events as requested.
• Stay up-to-date on workplace sexual harassment legislation, policies and procedures.
• Create a yearly workplan in collaboration with our Public Education Manager.
• Develop curriculum including manuals, agendas and activities for our corporate training program.
• Coordinate presentations, workshops, and displays within Waterloo Region.
• Deliver dynamic, engaging workshops on topics including, but not limited to, workplace sexual harassment, sexual violence culture, and bystander intervention.
• Provide input into funding submissions and reports for the Male Allies program. Create reports as requested.
• Develop a social media campaign to support our corporate program.
• Develop and maintain resources and materials on workplace sexual harassment.
• Deliver Male Allies programming for schools, post-secondary institutions, and other community groups as requested on topics such as healthy relationships, consent, and masculinity.
• Collaborate with and support the work of colleagues in our Public Education Program.
• Contribute to development of evaluations and participate in the collection process.
• Provide monthly statistical information.

 
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
 
Undergraduate degree in the social sciences and 3-5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
 
Identified required skills/experience:

• Experience applying an intersectional, feminist framework.
• Demonstrated understanding of the root causes of gendered violence, toxic masculinity, and alternative narratives of masculinity.
• Knowledge of workplace harassment procedures and legislation.
• Experience public speaking and educating youth and adults towards social change.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other presentation mediums.
• Experience delivery equity-based corporate training an asset.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

 
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 are frequent external contacts including professional associations and other resource areas.
 
Working Conditions
 
This job is performed in a comfortable office environment, with frequent need to travel to client locations to present, facilitate, and attend meetings. Currently, the majority of this role is performed virtually due to Covid. Much of the work in the office involves sitting, but there is opportunity to stand and move about the office.
 
Direct reports
 
While no employees report to this position, this position may supervise the work of students and volunteers in the program.

Counselling Manager

 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 Counselling Manager! 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 prior management experience and have proven work experience as a counsellor providing support to individuals who have experienced sexual violence.
 
Essential Requirements of Education:

• Related post-secondary degree/diploma in social services, related field or equivalent. MSW preferred.
• 3-5 years of management experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience providing support and advocacy to survivors of sexual violence.

 
Key Areas of Responsibility: 

• Individual and group counselling with survivors of sexual violence 
• Ensures all staff are trained in and aware of their responsibilities regarding Program statistics. This role will champion the use of SASC’s statistics database (WISH) and ensure that all mandatory statistics are input correctly and submitted on time.
• Provides support, coaching, training and supervision to SASC’s team of Counsellor/ Advocates. Uses a participatory leadership style to fully engage and motivate Program staff and will be the main point of contact for Counsellor/Advocates for case escalations and debriefs.
• Previous experience in staff recruitment and selection as well as performance management
• Student mentorship and supervision

 
Knowledge and Skills Required: 

• Extensive knowledge of sexual violence, trauma, recovery.
• Proven skills in counselling, group facilitation, crisis intervention, and advocacy with survivors of sexual assault/abuse.
• Demonstrated commitment to feminist, anti-violence/anti-oppression work.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to multi-task and handle a high-volume workload in a busy work environment

 
Office hours are 9:00AM to 4:30PM; however, this role requires flexibility as there may be the need for evening and occasional weekend work.  
*Due to the COVID pandemic, staff are currently working remotely.
 
SASC offers a 35 hours/week, plus a generous benefits and vacation package. 
 
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+. 
 
Please email your cover letter and resume as soon as possible to jobs@sascwr.org  as we are actively recruiting for this role. Your cover letter should include your salary expectations 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.  

click here to submit a cover letter and resume!

Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Services, the Counselling Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Counsellor/Advocate Program.
 
This program provides 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
Management and Administration:

• Provides support, coaching, training and supervision to SASC’s team of Counsellor/ Advocates. Uses a participatory leadership style to fully engage and motivate Program staff and will be the main point of contact for Counsellor/Advocates for case escalations and debriefs.
• Ensures provision of evaluation and performance reviews in consultation with the Director of Services
• Leads the hiring process for the Counsellor/Advocate Program, in partnership with the Director of Services.
• Ensures Counsellor/Advocate Program management including needs assessments, program design and development, implementation and evaluation.
• Provides input into, and ensures adherence to, all budgets in the Counsellor /Advocate Program.
• Ensures all staff are trained in and aware of their responsibilities regarding Program statistics. This role will champion the use of SASC’s statistics database (WISH) and ensure that all mandatory statistics are input correctly and submitted on time.
• Participates in project management on projects related to the Counsellor/Advocate Program.
• Ensures communication amongst the Counsellor/Advocate team and sets team meeting agendas and takes minutes of these meetings.
• Student Supervision: Coordinates with schools to arrange supervision (liaison); maintains contact with practicum supervisor; provides orientation; listens to student’s counseling sessions and provides feedback; provides weekly supervision and is available for support; completes student evaluations

 
Counsellor/Advocate Responsibilities:

• Provides counselling through the provision of one-on-one sessions for survivors of sexual violence. (8 sessions per week) Counselling includes intake, and completion of notes.
• Advocacy / Accompaniments: Makes appropriate referrals to other community services; accompaniments to court, hospital, police, mental health appointments, case conferences/consultations, VQRP hearings; communicates with other service providers to support clients; maintains and builds community partnerships; write letters of support and VQRP therapy reports; provides practical assistance.
• Administration: Maintains database and client files; responds to client inquiries; compiles intake packages; prepares for future sessions; completes monthly and quarterly stats; provides information about SASC to community members.
• Continuing Competency: Participates in development; stays up-to-date on the literature as well as what is going on in the community; maintains contact with sister agencies.

 
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 SASC’s mission.
 
Qualifications
 
Essential Requirements of Education / Experience:

• Related post-secondary degree/diploma in social services, related field or equivalent. MSW preferred.
• 3-5 years of management experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience providing support and advocacy to survivors of sexual violence.

 
Identified required skills/experience:

• Extensive knowledge of sexual violence, trauma, recovery.
• Proven skills in counselling, group facilitation, crisis intervention, and advocacy with survivors of sexual assault/abuse.
• Demonstrated commitment to feminist, anti-violence/anti-oppression work.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

 
Note: Incumbents to this role must attend and successfully complete volunteer training upon initial employment.
 
Communications
 
Excellent communication and interpersonal/human relations skills are critical in this role in order to communicate important concepts and deal with the more significant issues relating to clients or groups of people both within and outside the organization. The position participates at the senior level within the organization requiring input into strategic decisions.
 
Working Conditions
 
This job is currently performed remotely with some in-office requirements. As such, employees must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination in order to work at SASC’s offices. This role is extremely demanding and fast-paced. Often work is required outside of regular work hours and employees are encouraged to flex their hours as appropriate to accommodate workloads. This job requires intense concentration during both individual and group counselling sessions. Repeated exposure to details of violence and assault can lead to vicarious trauma. The need for debriefing, self-care and balance is critical for incumbents in this position.
 
Direct reports
This role has 6-10 direct reports, including supervision of students.
 
Job descriptions will be reviewed at least annually as part of the performance review process.