enCompass Community Safety Agency
For over 75 years enCompass has provided holistic services and wraparound supports that address the root causes of crime and social disorder. By focusing on reintegration, acceptance and successful outcomes, we are building a safer, more harmonious community. We do this through release planning, housing support, employment transition, education, substance recovery, cultural supports and more.
enCompass Community Safety Agency provides the following:
- Strong focus on employee wellness and work-life balance
- Service recognition and employee awards
- Professional Development opportunities
- Staff teambuilding and appreciation days
- Competitive health, dental and RRSP benefits
YWCA Edmonton
YWCA Edmonton is a powerful voice for equity and has been leading social change and progress for women, families and gender-diverse individuals in the capital region since 1907. Part of an international movement, YWCA Edmonton is a trusted provider of services, programs and advocacy work that transforms lives and helps build a stronger, healthier, and equitable community for all. We provide education and services to thousands every year through leadership programs, counselling, outdoor education, healing retreats and supporting people with disabilities
Position Description:
The Integrated Domestic Violence Response Team (IDVRT) Social Worker plays a vital role in supporting individuals at high risk of severe violence or homicide in intimate partner violence cases. Working in partnership with YWCA Edmonton, enCompass Community Safety Agency, and Edmonton Police Service, this position delivers crisis intervention, comprehensive risk assessment, and intensive case management focused on safety planning, stabilization, and coordinated system navigation. The Social Worker helps close critical service gaps by advocating for victimsâ needs, strengthening crossâagency collaboration, and ensuring clients receive timely, traumaâinformed, wraparound support that enhances longâterm safety.
Responsibilities:
- Provide crisis intervention and ongoing case management to high-risk victims of domestic violence, focusing on safety and stabilization.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and safety planning tailored to the victim’s immediate and long-term needs.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, ensuring trust and rapport are quickly built to facilitate engagement.
- Work collaboratively with Edmonton Police Services and other community partners to ensure coordinated support for clients.
- Offer advocacy and warm referrals to community agencies, connecting clients with essential resources.
- Provide culturally sensitive support, considering the diverse backgrounds of clients.
- Deliver domestic violence training on risk assessment, safety planning, and case management practices to enCompass Community Safety Agency and YWCA Edmonton staff and other community partners.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records in accordance with organizational policies and standards.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Qualifications / Skills:
- Bachelors degree in Social Work or a related field, MSW degree preferred.
- Active membership with Social Workers Association of Alberta
- Clear Criminal Record, Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check
- Minimum 5 years’ experience with complex case management.
- Class 5 Drivers License with a 5 Year Drivers Abstract
- Limited Liability Car Insurance of up to $2,000,000.00
- Expertise in domestic violence and coercive control, with demonstrated skill in supporting victims and navigating community resources.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology and criminal court processes related to domestic violence cases.
- Proven ability to establish rapport and motivate clients to engage in support services.
- Engaging with diverse populations and ability to create a culturally safe environment.
- Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
- Align with the agency’s strategic direction and values.
- Standard First Aid and CPR certification.
Conditions of Employment:
- This position is part of the Integrated Domestic Violence Response Team (IDVRT), a collaborative partnership between enCompass Community Safety Agency and YWCA Edmonton. As a member of this integrated team, the successful candidate will work in a hybrid capacity and may be required to work from either Transition Place (101–10010 105 Street NW) or YWCA Edmonton (10402 124 Street NW) based on operational requirements.
- Regular travel throughout the Edmonton area is required to meet with clients, attend interagency meetings, and provide services at designated Edmonton Police Service locations.
- This is a four (4) day per week position. Regular work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., based on operational requirements. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to respond to client needs or urgent situations.
- The successful candidate must successfully complete all required background screening including an enhanced security clearance by Edmonton Police Service, and maintain the clearances required to perform the duties of the position.
Salary:
The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000 annually, working 30 hours per week.
Please include how you heard about the position in the cover letter. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.
Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Organizational Statements:
enCompass Community Safety Agency
At enCompass we build safe and inclusive communities by supporting individuals to navigate change - and lead healthy, meaningful lives.
enCompass Community Safety Agency is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people of Indigenous heritage, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds
YWCA Edmonton
Our Mission: Advocate for equity through a woman’s perspective, educating, empowering and inspiring those we serve.
Our Vision: A community with equity, opportunity, and choice for all.
Our Values: Guided by integrity, empowerment, diversity, innovation, equity, and compassion, YWCA Edmonton is committed to fostering an inclusive community enriched by trust, opportunity, and dignity for all individuals.
