Nelson Community Services is seeking a candidate for a permanent part time (14hrs per week) Sexual Assault Services (SAS) Coordination Liaison and Responder with the potential for a temporary increase in hours, equivalent to up to one extra workday per week. The incumbent in this position works quite independently, primarily through coordinating with other agencies and services to support survivors of sexual assault and to maintain running of various established initiatives within the program. There is a focus on creating various promotional and social media tasks, in addition to group facilitation which support the needs of the SAS Program. Responding to incidents of sexual assault, presenting at Kootenay Lake Hospital, during set work hours and occasional on call basis is a further objective. Program services are delivered within a feminist framework and place priority on the safety of survivors. This position starts immediately and is open to female applicants only given the nature of the programming
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Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years’ recent experience in supporting individuals who have experienced recent sexual assault and related trauma.
Additional Skills:
- Experience in providing trauma informed emotional supports for survivors of sexual assault and advocacy within a feminist practice framework.
- Competent in working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and lifestyles.
- Skills in conducting safety assessments and safety planning.
- Knowledge, skills, and experience with group process and facilitation techniques, particularly with individuals who have experienced trauma and sexual abuse.
- Knowledge of applications used for creation/design of public awareness and other promotional material.
- Well-developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Good organization, time management, and marketing skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively and network with other members of the community.
Other Information:
- Must be willing to work flexible hours to meet the needs and demands of the program.
- The position requires Union membership with BCGEU.
- The wage is consistent with Wage Grid 12 JJEP ($29.17 to $33.49) as outlined in the Collective Agreement.
- The position receives an additional 10.6% in lieu of benefits.
Please submit cover letter and resume by end of day on May 4, 2026, to:
Anna Maskerine, Executive Director
via email at: amaskerine@servicesfyi.ca
