Police Based Victim Service Worker- TR

JOB  SUMMARY:

The Victim Service Worker provides support services,  practical assistance, information and referrals to clients who have been  victim of crime.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Victim Service Worker will have:

·          Diploma in a  related human/social service field

·          Two (2) years  recent related experience including one year supervisory or administrative  experience.

Or an equivalent combination of education, training  and experience.

SKILLS  & KNOWLEDGE:

The Victim Service Worker will have:

·          Demonstrated  ability working well in extreme crisis and extremely traumatic situations

·          Demonstrated  ability working with victims of crime

·          Working  knowledge of the criminal justice system

·          Good public  presentation skills

·          Good written  and verbal communication skills

·          Understanding  and competence in working with diverse cultures, particularly aboriginal  people

·          Well organized  and self-motivated

·          Willingness to  work flexible hours

·          High degree and  awareness of ethical and professional conduct

·          Non-judgmental  and culturally aware and sensitive

·          Good boundaries  and self-care practices.

PERSONAL  ATTRIBUTES:

The Police Based Victim Service Worker must  demonstrate:

·          a high degree  and awareness of ethical and professional conduct

·          capability of  working in extreme crisis and traumatic situations

·          a capacity for  empathetic listening and support skills

·          organization,  prioritization and motivation skills

·          a willingness  to work flexible hours

·          a  non-judgemental attitude

·          sensitivity

·          cultural  awareness

·          good boundaries  and self care practices

·          a strong  understanding of and a commitment to a feminist informed practice; and

·          a commitment to  a person centered practical approach

·          capacity of  working in extreme crisis and traumatic situations

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Victim Service Worker will:

·          Provide  emotional support to victims of crime and make appropriate referrals to  community resources for counselling and other assistance.

·          Provide case  specific and general information to victims of crime, assist with Criminal  Injury Compensation applications and Victim Impact Statements and                provide  information on crime prevention to avoid re-victimization

·          Provide witness  service including case specific assistance and general court orientation, and  liaisons with Crown Counsel.

If Staffing and funding permit:

·          Attend at  crisis incidents at the request of a police officer

·          Provide  transportation and/or accompaniment to appointments or court

·          Accompany  police to assist with death or accident notification

·          Provide  practical assistance such a s crime scene clean up or child care during  interviews

·          Provide public  education programs regarding criminal victimization and victim services

·          Ensure that the  Program standards are adhered to in the delivery of service

·          Adhere to the  philosophies, policies, procedures and Code of Ethics of the Society

·          Conduct  fundraising for the Program, maintaining accounts and records of all raised  funds

·          Account to  Staff Sergeant or delegate at RCMP detachment for direct supervision

·          Ensure the  community is kept aware of the Program and encouraged to access services to  their fullest potential

·          Liaise with  relevant medical, social service and criminal justice agencies to ensure  co-ordination, co-operation and minimization of duplication of services.  

         This includes making and receiving  referrals and liaisons with community agencies as required by each client’s  case where indicated, participation in co-ordinating

          mechanisms and  maintaining regular communication with relevant services

·          Represent the  society positively and professionally in the community and in provincial  liaison activities

·          Any other  related duties as assigned by the Department Manager or Staff Sergeant.

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HOURS OFWORK:                  30 hours per week, flexible to meet program needs

                                               15hrsOn Call, 15hrs in Office

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RATE OF PAY:                         $26.74 per hour, as per the collective agreement

CLOSING DATE:                      March 8, 2024

SUBMIT RESUMES TO:          Tallulah McCullough, Human Resource Coordinator

                                                P.O. Box 713(10110 13^th Street)

                                               DawsonCreek, BC V1G 4H7

                                               Fax:(250) 782 4167: E-mail: humanresources @spcrs.ca

·        Please include competition #1984 with resume

·        Must be able to pass RCMP Clearance or hold Valid Clearance

·        Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

·        This position requires union membership

·        This position is open to female and male applicants

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