Victim Support Worker

Grow a meaningful career with Family Services of Greater Vancouver. We offer a range of benefits and recognize the importance of work-life balance and wellness. Pursue your passion in a safe, inclusive workplace that values diversity and respect.

FSGV has more than 420 staff and volunteers at 14 locations across the Lower Mainland, serving 18 communities, including Vancouver, Richmond, New Westminster, Burnaby, and Surrey.

FSGV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please see the job posting for more information.

Location: New Westminster, British Columbia

Job :886-1-26

# of Openings:1

Victim Support Worker, Community-based Competition #1-26

About Our Opportunity:

The Victim Support Worker is responsible for providing support to clients who have experienced violence and may or may not be involved in the justice system as a result of being the victim of sexual assault/intimate partner violence/ childhood sexual abuse. The Victim Support Worker will assist in the recovery of clients by lessening the impact of crime and trauma (emotional support/crisis response), ensuring survivors are effectively supported through the justice process (criminal justice system support), assisting in the creation of safety plans, and helping survivors cope with the effects of the crimes committed against them (referrals and community liaison).

• Three weeks’ vacation for full-time staff
  * entitlement increases from there
• Three paid household leave days a year*
• Two paid Wellness Days a year
• Two and a half paid Agency days for full-time staff *
• Five paid days for education leave/year *
• One paid Moving Day/year
• Subsidized professional association annual dues (if applicable)
• A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness and integrity

Health and Wellness Resources:

• Three flex benefit options to meet your individualized needs
• Option of psychological/counselling services (up to $1500/year)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Insurance, Travel insurance, ++

Salary: GS 10 Step 1 $ 30.83 per hour

Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled

What do you need to succeed?

Education, Training, Experience

• BSW or relevant BA plus two years of related work experience.
• Experience and familiarity with the justice system and social services
• Knowledge of the dynamics of violence in intimate relationships, sexual assault, criminal harassment and sexual/physical abuse in childhood
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with justice system personnel and other victim service and community programs
• Experience with community-based and feminist approaches to intervening in violence against women

• Knowledge of the dynamics of violence in intimate relationships, sexual assault, criminal harassment and sexual/physical abuse in childhood
• Knowledge of, and experience with, community-based and feminist approaches to intervening in violence against women, taking into account the intersectionality of persons marginalized on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, economic status, language, culture, age, ability, sexual or gender identity
• Knowledge of Provincial Policy on Violence Against Women in Relationships
• Understanding of the criminal justice system
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and support skills
• Knowledge of the Crime Victim Assistance Program
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with justice system personnel and other victim service and community programs
• Understanding of cross-cultural and equity issues
• Computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Second language is an asset

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check

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