Work with Saffron Centre
Saffron Centre is a non-profit organization working to support the healing and empowerment of those who have been affected by sexual violence. We have worked in Strathcona County for 23 years providing support, education, and counselling services to survivors of sexual violence. We are a dedicated team committed to creating a community free from sexual violence where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
We have three major service pillars: education, police and court advocacy, and counselling. Our education team provides presentations to schools and youth community groups as well as training sessions for adults. These important educational materials teach people about boundaries and consent, online exploitation, disclosure training, and more. Our police and court support team offers advocacy and knowledge in navigating the criminal system from reporting sexual violence to filling out paperwork all the way to support through court appearances. Saffron’s specialized counselling services offer our clients affordable counselling services that are tailored to trauma and healing from sexual violence.
Current Career Opportunities
There are no current opportunities available. Please check the page regularly to see updated openings.
Permanent, Full-Time; 37.5 hours per week
$48,750 – $63,082
Saffron Centre, located in Sherwood Park, is hiring a full-time Specialized Criminal Justice Navigator to join our Police and Court Support Program team.
Saffron is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing compassionate and specialized counselling, preventative education, and police and court advocacy for those impacted by sexual assault, abuse, and exploitation.
As a Specialized Criminal Justice Navigator, you are an essential part of our Police and Court team, guiding clients through police reporting, investigative, and criminal justice processes. You will facilitate their access to Saffron’s services and assist them with navigating legal and mental health supports and resources.
General Information
This position reports directly to the Director of Justice, Research and Outreach (“Director, JRO”).
Responsibilities
Police and Court Support
- Provide accurate information and trauma-informed support to individuals of all ages thinking about/already engaged with investigative and criminal justice systems.
- Organize and attend police interviews as a professional advocate and set up satellite interviews in the Organization’s space, acting as a Monitor for police who arrive without additional support.
- Liaise and maintain relationships with major criminal justice partners, including but not limited to Crown Prosecution, Police Agencies, Victim Service Units, and other Community Agencies.
- Update client files in the Izzy Client Management System daily and inform clients of status updates regarding criminal investigations and court proceedings.
- Create and revise workflows, program forms, and templates for the JRO department.
- Co-manage a client caseload in collaboration with the Specialized Police and Court Support team.
- Participate in regular supervision, case consults and debriefings with the Director, JRO.
Additional Duties
- Work in collaboration with the JRO team to identify communities of interest for outreach efforts, defined as efforts intended to remove barriers and increase access to sexual violence services for those who are un/underserved and/or those identified by the organization as a community of interest.
- Support the JRO team with research regarding specific client issues or developing new resources when requested.
- 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.
- Track all interactions with clients and external agencies via the Izzy Client Management System.
- Retrieve and consolidate statistics when required by the Director, JRO or the Executive Director (ED).
Skills and Abilities
- Self-motivated and driven.
- Collaborative attitude; thrives in a small team environment.
- Ability to provide compassionate and empathetic care to vulnerable individuals from a trauma-informed perspective.
- Strong interpersonal skills with individuals and groups of people.
- Self-awareness about stress, trauma, and self-care.
- Strong professional oral and written communications skillset.
- Passion for sexual violence advocacy and a desire to lower barriers to access for those who have experienced sexual violence.
Minimum Qualifications and Competencies
- Degree in Social Work, Criminology, or a related discipline, or a diploma with demonstrable and relevant field experience.
- Minimum 2 years prior paid or unpaid experience working with victims of crime in the criminal justice sector.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license, a personal vehicle, and valid liability insurance.
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Clear Child Intervention Record Check.
- A signed Oath of Confidentiality is required to work, volunteer, or complete a practicum at the Organization.
- Specific training in Suicide Intervention, Mental Health First Aid, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) or Solution-Focused Therapy, and cultural awareness is advantageous.
What Saffron Centre Offers:
- Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits Plan.
- Three weeks paid vacation, with additional paid closure week during Christmas holiday break.
- Collaborative work environment that is respectful and supportive.
- Strong focus on staff wellness and work-life balance.
- Education allowance and paid time for educational and training opportunities.
- Open door policy, including ample opportunities for formal and informal consultation and supervision.
Eligibility:
The privacy and trust of all our clients is vital to our work. Occasionally, current or former clients are interested in employment at Saffron Centre. Employment of current or former clients at Saffron Centre may create an ethical dilemma regarding dual relationship with the counselling and police and court support team and it is important that the integrity of your healing journey is not compromised in any way. Because of this, it is our policy that we are unable to consider current or former clients for employment.
Location
This position is in-person and requires the successful candidate to work in the centre. There is no opportunity for work from home or remote work.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
When Applying: Please submit a cover letter outlining why you think you are the right candidate for this position, with a resume and three (3) references. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
Thank you to all applicants. Only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.
Temporary (May 5, 2025 – August 22, 2025), Full-Time; 30 hours per week
$20/hour
Saffron Centre, located in Sherwood Park, is hiring a full-time Psychology Assistant to join our Counselling team for the summer.
Saffron is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing compassionate and specialized counselling, preventative education, and police and court advocacy for those impacted by sexual assault, abuse, and exploitation.
General Information
- Gathering and entering database statistical information about Saffron clients.
- Retrieving statistical information when required for the Counselling Program Director or the Executive Director.
- Collaborating with Saffron staff on interdepartmental and intra-departmental projects, program development, client services, etc.
- Supporting therapists with research for specific client issues or developing resources when requested.
- Creating and revising workflows, templates, and forms for the counselling department.
- Assisting the Counselling Program Director in identifying potential procedural issues and developing procedural responses to ensure program efficiency and reduce potential barriers for clients.
- Collaborating with community partners for the purpose of building referral pathways for Saffron clients, and developing collaborative programs.
- Liaising with other agencies to support them with program or resource development aimed toward their clients who have been impacted by sexual violence.
- Participating in individual supervision, staff meetings, departmental case consultation, and staffing in-services.
Minimum Qualifications and Competencies
- An educational background in Psychology or a related field, such as a completed or in-progress Bachelor’s degree, is considered an asset.
- Previous experience researching and developing resource material is valuable.
- Experience in a counselling or mental health support setting is preferred.
- Comfortable liaising with various stakeholders in a professional manner.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Eligibility:
The privacy and trust of all our clients is vital to our work. Occasionally, current or former clients are interested in employment at Saffron Centre. Employment of current or former clients at Saffron Centre may create an ethical dilemma regarding dual relationship with the counselling and police and court support team and it is important that the integrity of your healing journey is not compromised in any way. Because of this, it is our policy that we are unable to consider current or former clients for employment.
Location
This position is in-person and requires the successful candidate to work in the centre. There is no opportunity for work from home or remote work.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
When Applying: Please submit a cover letter outlining why you think you are the right candidate for this position, with a resume and three (3) references. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
Thank you to all applicants. Only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.
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