Position 106: Client Services Support Worker (1 year contract)
Supervised by: Client Services Director
Part-time: 22 – 30 hours a week (.6 – .8 FTE)
Who We Are:
The Calgary Pregnancy Care Centre is a non-profit agency offering assistance for anyone facing an unplanned pregnancy or experiencing post-abortion stress. We have been caring for women, youth and families since 1985. We are committed to providing high quality support and programs powered by a passionate and dedicated team. For information about our organization please refer to our web site at www.pregcare.com
Position Summary:
The Client Services Support worker’s role is to equip and enable volunteers and students to deliver the programs of the Calgary Pregnancy Care Centre. They will also maintain a caseload of client as appropriate.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Leadership
- Train and supervise Client Services volunteers
- Assess volunteer performance and coach as required
- Provide ongoing education and communication to volunteers
- Provide spiritual leadership to staff, volunteers and practicum students.
- Supervise and evaluate practicum students
- Client Services
- Carry a caseload of clients.
- Maintain a consistent and high quality of client counselling. This includes direct supervision of peer and staff counselling sessions as well as debriefing client sessions when direct supervision does not take place
- Public Relations
- Assist in donor relations
- Speaking engagements to represent Centre
- Assist with coordinating service group projects
- Attending community networking meetings and promoting Centre to other agencies
- Maintain relationships with post-secondary institutions to support continued practicum opportunities
Qualifications
The successful applicant will have a degree or diploma in Social Work. Registration with provincial licensing body is required.
The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
- Respect and uphold the Statement of Principle, Statement of Faith, and Policies of the Centre
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Efficiency and thoroughness (optimizing time and resources to ensure high quality work)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Self-motivate, self-starter, takes initiative
- Management skills
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite. (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher and Outlook)
Note:
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
- Only education obtained from an accredited institution will be recognized as meeting the minimum qualifications.
- An enhanced security clearance must be completed as a condition of employment.
What We Have to Offer:
- Free Downtown Parking
- Extended Health and Dental Benefits
- Fun, dynamic team culture
- An opportunity to continually grow and learn
- Ability to make a difference in the lives of others
How to Apply:
- Forward resume and cover letter with Client Services Support Worker in the subject of the email to info@pregcare.com.
- We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
