Education Facilitator

About ACAA The Association of Communities  Against Abuse (“ACAA”) is the primary sexual abuse and sexual assault service  provider in the East Central Region of Alberta, delivering specialized  counselling, crisis services and education. For over 30 years, ACAA has  offered leadership, expertise and compassionate services to lessen the impact  of trauma, and to support the health and wellbeing of the entire community.  ACAA offices are located in Camrose, Stettler and Drumheller.

What We Require: Flexible part-time or full-time  Educators who can deliver training and education through a blend of online  and in-person delivery methods in part of the region. Creativity, compassion  and innovation will contribute to the value of this program. ACAA will  consider applications for either an employee or a contractor relationship.

The Role: Reporting to the Executive  Director, the Education Facilitator is responsible for the development and  facilitation of education programs to students (K-post-secondary), parents,  professionals and community members. Education programs include information  about sexualized violence, healthy relationships, responding to disclosures,  and psycho-education for survivors and those who support them. You do not  need to live within the region but have the capacity to travel or provide  online education.

Key  Responsibilities:

·          Promote and raise awareness of ACAA programs and services.

·          Identify and respond to specific education needs within the region.

·          Develop and maintain respectful, cooperative working relationships with School  Divisions and other service providers.

·          Review, develop, deliver and participate in the evaluation of education and training  programs.

·          Provide assistance with funding applications and reports as needed.

·          Adhere to the vision, mission and mandate of ACAA.

·          Develop and maintain respectful, cooperative working relationships.

Experience  Requirements

·          Post-secondary degree in social work, psychology, or related field.

·          Experience developing and facilitating education programs.

·          Knowledge with the education system, sexual violence, and/or domestic violence is a  definite asset.

·          Experience receiving disclosures of abuse, including sexual abuse and assault.

·          Possess an anti-oppressive and feminist analysis of sexual violence.

Other  Qualifications

·          Ability to travel within part of the region (services are provided within East  Central Alberta, including the communities of Camrose, Stettler, Drumheller,  Hanna, Castor, Coronation and surrounding areas).

·          Must own, properly register, and insure your own vehicle.

·          Possess a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license.

·          Satisfactory professional and criminal reference checks.

·          Occasional evenings and weekends.

·          Community Engagement Occupations: 1 year (preferred)

·          Class 5 Licence (preferred)

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