Work with Saffron Centre

Registered Psychologist / Registered Clinical Social Worker /Registered Provisional Psychologist / Registered Social Worker 

Temporary Part-Time Position

March 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025

Compensation: Saffron offers competitive compensation commensurate on experience and registration.

Hours: 20 hours per week with availability that includes a combination of days and evenings or weekends.

Opportunity to Work With Us

Saffron Centre in Sherwood Park offers a challenging opportunity for a compassionate and skilled trauma-informed therapist to join our counselling team part-time. We might be the right agency for you if you are passionate about providing high quality and client-centered counselling for the people we serve.

Who Are We?

Saffron Centre is a non-profit charitable organization offering counselling services to survivors of sexual trauma and those who are supporting them. Our services include Counselling, Police & Court Support and Public Education. In the Counselling Department, our team is comprised of Registered Psychologists, Provisional Psychologists, Registered Social Workers, Canadian Certified Counsellors, Interns, Clinical Facilitators and Trauma Coaches. We provide clients with opportunities for psychoeducation, stabilization, skill development, trauma-focused processing, and post-traumatic growth through individual or group counselling options, both in person and virtually.

Benefits of Working at Saffron:

· Our therapy, public education, police & court support, and administrative teams are unified in treating clients and each other with kindness, respect, integrity, and responsibility, in an environment mindful of privilege, micro-aggression, and valuing holistic services.

· We value – and share! – a sense of camaraderie; we don’t just work beside each other, but as respected colleagues and resources for each other. The counselling team meets monthly to share skills and ideas; and collaboration between therapists is encouraged.

· We have excellent administrative support and access to electronic records through Owl Practice.

· Our offices are nicely furnished and well-equipped.

· We offer paid education days and professional development funding.

· You may be eligible for enrollment in the Group Benefit Plan that includes dental, prescription coverage, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage.

· Opportunities for FUN are infused in our work culture including workshops, fundraisers, team building, potlucks, and parties.

· This is an hourly paid position which creates the opportunity for you to support clients without the problem of financial barriers for the client.

Primary Responsibilities of the Staff Therapist:

• Meet with clients (age 4+) regularly to provide individual therapy, using a variety of modalities such as in-person, video or phone sessions. Provide crisis intervention or referrals to other crisis intervention resources as appropriate. Co-facilitate group counselling as needed. 
• Aim for 70% of scheduled time to be spent in individual or group sessions (~ 5 sessions a day).    
• Create individualized treatment plans according to client needs, conduct ongoing assessments of client progress, and involve family members when appropriate. 
• Complete 3rd Party billable reports as required (i.e. reports for Children’s Services, insurance companies or requests from client’s lawyers). 
• Coordinate on a regular basis with our Intake team to maintain a healthy, active caseload.  
• Provide support and mentoring to volunteers and/or practicum students when required.  
• Attend individual supervision, staff meetings, departmental case consultation, and staff in-services.  
• Remain aware of current literature regarding the treatment of sexual trauma and maintain competency in providing therapy to this population. 
• Provide availability for sessions based on agency and client needs. Work schedule will include a combination of days, and evenings or weekends. 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Must be registered as a member in good standing with CAP or ACSW (minimum of a master’s degree).   
• Preference will be given to Registered Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker. 

• Registration as a Mental Health provider with First Nations and Inuit Health preferred.  
• Experience counselling children, adolescents, and adults. 
• Competency in culturally safe assessment and therapeutic interventions when working with clients impacted by sexual trauma. 
• Training and experience using mind-body therapies and/or exposure therapies are an asset to this position (e.g. EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Prolonged Exposure, mindfulness, MBSR, SRT).  
• Familiarization with ethical codes – Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, and when applicable, the ethical code of their governing body when different than CPA (i.e. CCPA, CASW). 
• Familiarization with applicable legislation (i.e. Health Professions Act, Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, Family Law Act, Divorce Act, PIPA, etc). 
• Must have a passion for providing accessible, quality, trauma-informed counselling in an environment of diversity and inclusion. 
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record check, Children’s Services Intervention Record check, and professional liability insurance. 

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials. We look forward to hearing from you!

Public Educator 

Temporary Part-Time Position, 22.5 Hours per Week

May 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025

Compensation: $25.00 per hour

Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm 3 days per week, evening flexibility is required.

Opportunity to Work With Us

Saffron Centre in Sherwood Park offers a challenging opportunity for a knowledgeable educator to join our Justice, Research, and Outreach team part-time. If you enjoy speaking to your community, working in a team environment, and are passionate about ending sexual violence, this may be the position for you. 

Who Are We?

Saffron Centre is a non-profit charitable organization offering trauma-informed services to survivors of sexual violence and those who are supporting them. Our services include Counselling, Police & Court Support and Public Education. In the Justice, Research, and Outreach Department, our team is made up of Social Workers, Psychology Students, Field Placement Interns, and individuals with a variety of social service backgrounds.  Our Public Education team offers the facilitation and delivery of content for all ages on topics including boundaries, consent, healthy relationships, online safety, and others. We educate over 20,000 people per year and typically deliver over 600 presentations throughout the school year. 

Benefits of Working at Saffron:

· Our therapy, public education, police & court support, and administrative teams are unified in treating clients and each other with kindness, respect, integrity, and responsibility, in an environment mindful of privilege, micro-aggression, and valuing holistic services.

· We value – and share! – a sense of camaraderie; we don’t just work beside each other, but as respected colleagues and resources for each other. 

· We have excellent administrative support to assist with booking and invoicing for public education presentations.

· Opportunities for FUN are infused in our work culture including workshops, fundraisers, team building, potlucks, and parties.

Responsibilities of the Public Educator Position:

Public Education

• Conduct outreach to businesses and community agencies in Strathcona County year-round.
• Deliver presentations and professional workshops to all ages on a variety of violence prevention content. 
• Collaborate with the Public Education Team to address any inquiries about the Public Education program in a timely manner.
• Design and update content consistent with guidelines set out by Saffron Centre Ltd and subject to the mandate of the Organization.
• Respond to community collaboration requests with the goal of advancing the Organizational mission.
• As may be required, participate in and provide support for Saffron Centre events/activities including workshops, fundraising events, general operations or administration, interagency meetings, community awareness activities, etc.

Administrative Duties

• Book presentations/workshops in accordance with the Organization’s Public Education Agreement.
• Work with the Administrative Coordinator to organize invoicing for mileage, accommodations, and donations paid by the booking agency.
• Maintain a monthly collection of statistics on the Public Education program and complete all monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requests from the Director, JRO.

 Skills and Abilities

• Self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and the capacity to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships on both an individual and group level.
• Demonstrated comfort and professionalism speaking about sensitive topics to large groups of people, including children, youth, and adults.
• Passion for sexual violence advocacy and a desire to lower barriers to access for those who have experienced sexual violence.

Qualifications and Competencies

• A diploma or bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Social Work, Communications, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license, a personal vehicle, and valid liability insurance.
• Prior paid or unpaid public speaking experience.
• Clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Clear Child Intervention Record Check from Children’s Services Alberta.
• A signed Oath of Confidentiality is required to work, volunteer, or complete a practicum at the Organization.
• Suicide Intervention Training is an asset.
• Mental Health First Aid is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 is an asset.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and security credentials. We look forward to hearing from you!