Company Overview

Waypoints is a registered, non-profit charity that has been operating in Fort McMurray since 1982. Waypoints offer facilities, programs and services for people that have experienced, or are experiencing domestic violence and/or abuse, or sexual assault and/or abuse. Waypoints also provides the community with public awareness events, initiatives and educational programs to increase the prevention of violence and abuse in the Wood Buffalo Region.

Waypoints operates Unity House (an Emergency Women and Children's Shelter), the Opportunities for Change Centre, the Sexual Trauma and Support Services, the CARE Centre (a Child and Youth Advocacy Centre) and The Compass, home of our Second Stage Shelter for women and children in need of transitional housing, as well as affordable housing.

Job Overview

Provides comprehensive programs and services for survivors of sexual assault and abuse, including crisis intervention, information, referral, counselling, and advocacy within the medical and criminal justice systems. Provides sexual assault and abuse safety and awareness training for all ages, and community awareness events. The program is located at 9917 Fraser Avenue (the CARE Centre).

Responsibilities

- Plan, develop, implement, and supervise the quality delivery of Sexual Trauma Support Services and events, including a 24-7 Sexual Assault Crisis Line.
- Oversees a full spectrum of services including, but not limited to crisis intervention, counselling and support services, public education, outreach, awareness initiatives, and training throughout the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
- Supervise employees, including hiring, job performance reviews, recognition, discipline, and terminations, as necessary.
- Act as the program’s liaison with various local and provincial organizations and representing the program to the media and community at large.




- Fill in for STSS staff and provide direct client services as necessary (filling in for staff when they have a wellness day or vacation day).
- Complete grant applications, contract agreements, and reports to funders.
- The STSS Manager is the designated representative for Waypoints as a member of the Alberta Association for Sexual Assault Services (AASAS).
- Continuously address the need for improvement in the provision of quality care in a cost effective and efficient manner.

Qualifications

- Minimum 5 years’ social work experience
- Minimum 3 years supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience in counselling and community outreach.
- Demonstrated experience in crisis intervention and advocacy
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care and trauma-specific services.
- Degree in social work preferred.
- RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Intervention Record Check.
- First Aid Training Certificate with AED.

Skills

- Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and community partners.·
- Fluent English with excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint skills.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- At ease working in a small structure, start-up type organization, where tasks and responsibilities may be adaptable at times.
- Cultural competency, with an understanding and appreciation for our diverse community.
- High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound team spirit.
- Adaptive, patient, resilient and flexible.
- Pro-active and solution oriented.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.

Pay: Up to $85,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

📌 Sexual Trauma and Support Services/Child & Youth Advocacy Centre Manager (Fort McMurray)
🏢 Waypoints Community Services Association (Waypoints)
📍 Fort McMurray