Summary

Centre for Sexuality's counselling is for individuals, couples, and families who reside in Alberta and are seeking support around a topic related to sexual health, healthy relationships, sexuality, or gender. Clients can attend one to five counselling sessions, so our counselling program utilizes solution-focused approaches that recognize the inherent strengths and resources a client has to meet their goals.

Description

Centre for Sexuality is a community-based organization that provides access to non-judgmental sexual and reproductive health services and support. We are hiring one amazing counsellor to join our motivated team with a mission to normalize sexual health in Alberta.

C4S’s counselling is for individuals, couples, and families who reside in Alberta and are seeking support around a topic related to sexual health, healthy relationships, sexuality, or gender. Clients can attend one to five counselling sessions, so our counselling program utilizes solution-focused approaches that recognize the inherent strengths and resources a client has to meet their goals.   Priority for support services is given to individuals from populations and communities with a history of systemic marginalization, exclusion, discrimination, and/or who experience multiple barriers to accessing other counselling and support services, or for whom there are few or no qualified services available. This could include 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and their families, people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, their natural supports, families and/or support workers, youth and their natural supports and families, and adults who are experiencing barriers to accessing services and supports related to STBBI diagnosis and support and pregnancy options counselling.
As our successful candidate you will:

  • Schedule and provide one-on-one counselling, education, and referrals to clients, addressing their identified goals both in person and virtually.
  • Participate in creating and administering new approaches or services to enhance capacity for counseling professionals and community members around sexual health, healthy relationships, sexuality, and gender.
  • Commit to solution-focused, strengths-based, and natural supports framework for counselling, ensuring a positive and empowering client experience.
  • Participate in internal and external community engagement activities, forming partnerships to promote programs and build connections with potential community partners.
  • Provide a comfortable, caring, and supportive environment for all clients to explore topics related to their sexual well-being and the development of healthy relationships.
  • Maintain up-to-date and accurate client notes and files.
  • Create and maintain supportive referral lists to meet the unique needs of clients and their families/natural supports.
  • Stay current on trends, research, and best practices in the field of sexual and reproductive health and counseling.
  • Conduct evaluations and administer program performance measures and surveys required by C4S and its funders.
  • Participate in the Community Connect YYC Community of Practice, engage in co-counseling with internal and external staff, and maintain positive relations with partners and community organizations.
  • Promote the Centre for Sexuality’s program and services.
  • Follow policy and procedures regarding time tracking, time off requests, program supplies, expenses, and requesting and participating in professional development opportunities.
  • Engage in ongoing program evaluation through timely data entry of client evaluations.
  • Maintain and update program theory of change in partnership with manager and/or team lead.
  • Communicate with the Manager in a timely manner regarding high priority and sensitive items, including delay in meeting deliverables, partnership challenges, etc.
  • Exhibit strong interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, organizational commitment, accountability, and community engagement, adhering to ethical codes, advocating for clients, and contributing to a positive working environment.

 

Qualifications and Attributes:

  • Master's degree in social work with a clinical specialization and be an RSW in good standing through the ACSW
  • Minimum of 2 years experience providing counselling services.
  • Experience with solution focused counselling and DBT skills would be an asset.
  • Follow ACSW Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
  • Commitment to organizational values of social justice, self-determination, collaboration, and prevention.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Effective conflict resolution, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrate empathy and compassion.
  • Demonstrate curiosity and commitment to lifelong learning.
  • Work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Commitment to community engagement principles and values.
  • Ability to travel including having a driver’s licence and access to reliable vehicle and minimum level of $2,000,000 inclusive insurance limit, for bodily injury and property damage. Some clients request meetings at other community organizations and counsellor must be able to travel.
  • Ability to facilitate effectively in a virtual setting including operating various online delivery platforms.
  • Excel at operating in a fast paced, open space work environment. 

Additional details:

This is a full-time permanent position working 35 hours per week. The successful candidate must be able to work flexible hours, including one evening per week (11:30am-7:30pm) to accommodate evening appointments.   
The successful candidates must be able to provide a police information record check with vulnerable sector search, has valid First Aid and CPR certifications (or willingness to become certified). 
The position is based at our Calgary Office and reports directly to the Program Manager. The salary range for the position is $68,000-$73,000 annually with a comprehensive benefit package and an excellent work environment. 
 To apply please submit a resume and a cover letter.
 
This posting will close on December 17, 2024, at 11:59 pm.

Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls please.   
 
Centre for Sexuality is committed to employment equity and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply. It is our intent to have a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.  We thank you for your interest in this role. If you require accommodation to apply, please contact Miriam Pirhalova, HR and Administrative Manager at mpirhalova@centreforsexuality.ca for assistance. 

To submit your application please follow the link.