SASKATOON SEXUAL ASSAULT
& INFORMATION CENTRE (SSAIC)
JOB DESCRIPTION: Resolution Health Support Worker (RHSW)
Status:
Part Time, 25 hours/week
Duties:
Reporting to the Executive Director and under the direct supervision of the Client Services
Coordinator, the Resolution Health Support Worker (RHSW) will be responsible for the following aspects
of the Resolution Health Support Program (RHSP):
a) Emotional Support/Counselling
b) Facilitating Access to Supports
c) Training and Resource Development
a) Emotional Support/Counselling
 Provide information, support, advocacy, and referrals to survivors of Indian Residential Schools (IRS) and
their families via the 24 hour crisis line, office phone calls, office appointments and/or office walk-in
sessions.
 Provide counselling to survivors of IRS and their families, and referrals to other agencies and programs,
as required.
 Assist clients and their families during all phases of the resolution process and support them before,
during, and after the hearing(s).
 Maintain accurate, complete, consistent and updated client documentation and files, and keep all such
information confidential and safe, according to SSAIC policies.
 Co-facilitate support groups and psycho-educational groups as directed by the Client Services
Coordinator and/or agreed upon by the Client Services Team.
b) Facilitating Access to Supports
 Offer emotional and cultural support to clients via outreach to organizations/programs that work with
First Nation people – regular visits at drop in centres, community meetings, and open programs.
 Facilitate/coordinate client access to community and cultural supports, ie. accompany clients to
appointments, programs, and cultural events.
 Facilitate/coordinate client access to SSAIC programs and services.
 Attend community networking events (ie. SIMFC monthly lunch & others), open houses, community
meetings, and other community activities hosted by/targeting organizations/programs that work with
FN people.
c) Training and Resource Development
 Offer information sessions to potential clients/service providers of potential clients via
organizations/programs that work with FN people – regular visits at drop in centres, community
meetings, and open programs.
 Offer workshops/staff inservices on sensitive practice/trauma-informed care to service providers of
potential clients.
 Develop resources on the impacts of sexual abuse/assault for IRS students and their families (ie.
brochure, posters, video).
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Develop resources on the impacts of sexual abuse/assault for service providers (ie. brochure, website
content).
Integrate content on IRS impacts, cultural supports, etc. into SSAIC groups (ie. guest speakers on IRS
impacts, cultural practices) and educational events (as appropriate/needed – ie. displays and
presentations at local conferences and professional workshops).
Conduct research for new resource ideas, programs, etc. as required.
Participate in staff inservice on IRS Trauma Support/Counselling Skills for RHSW, CSP, and SSAIC
Counselling Staff.
Participate in initial orientation & ongoing professional development – impacts of sexual violence,
social/cultural context, practice approaches & philosophies, ethical practice, self care.
d) Other Duties
 Represent SSAIC on committees, events, and groups, as assigned by the Executive Director.
 Network with other agencies and professionals on behalf of SSAIC and its clients.
 Actively participate in fundraising activities promoted/sponsored by and/or conducted on behalf of
SSAIC.
 Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Indigenous Social Work (or related field)
 Experience working with First Nation people and organizations, particularly former IRS
students and their family members
 Understanding of First Nation history and culture, particularly the Indian Residential
School system, its effects, and the current resolution process
 Experience with person-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches to
individual counselling, group facilitation, and community outreach
 2 – 3 years of practice experience, especially in the field of sexual assault or relationship
violence
 Able to comfortably and efficiently use Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel) and
other basic computer applications
 Able to present/speak publicly in a variety of settings and with diverse audiences
Other Requirements:
Candidates must:
 be willing to work some flex time (some evenings and weekends)
 have access to a reliable vehicle
 have a valid SK driver’s license
 be willing to regularly travel within Saskatoon, an occasionally within the province
 provide an original copy of a current (within 6 months) Criminal Record Check, including
Vulnerable Sector Check, if selected for the position
SSAIC relies on section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to give preference in
employment for this position to Aboriginal people.
Current Compensation:
According to SSAIC salary grid and as per SGEU collective agreement, plus 4% Employer pension
contribution.
Nov 2014