Victim Witness Services Worker - Simcoe, Canada - Ministry of the Attorney General

Ministry of the Attorney General

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Simcoe, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Do you have a passion to support diverse groups of clients and understand crisis management? Are you a dedicated professional whom can engage empathetically and support your team in an inclusive and challenging work environment?

If so, consider this role as a Victim Witness Services Worker to provide a full range of services to victim/witnesses of crime, including needs assessment, crisis intervention, emotional support and referrals, and to participate in stakeholder networks and public education.

The Victim/Witness Assistance Program provides information, assistance and support to victims and witnesses of crime to increase their understanding of, and participation in, the criminal court process.

Note:

This position will work primarily out of the Simcoe satellite office but will require regular travel to the Cayuga satellite office (approximately once per week) as well as occasional travel to the Brantford main office (approximately 1-2 times per month).

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code.

Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?: You will be:

Providing information/support/assistance to vulnerable clients
Managing/coordinating assigned high volume of cases
Acting as a liaison/maintaining networks to advocate the needs/interests of clients
Participating in projects/committees/public education activities
Preparing statistical reports

Although a car and driver's license is not required, you will be expected to travel to various offices, court houses and police stations.

How do I qualify?:

Technical Knowledge:
You have

- demonstrated skills in providing services to victims of crime and/or marginalized/vulnerable clients meeting their special needs.
- proven experience working with victims/witnesses of crime, specifically of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, homicide and death related cases.
- comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated skills/ability in providing services to victims of crime and or/marginalized/vulnerable clients.

Analytical, Judgement and Problem Solving Skills:

You can deal with client issues, interact with stakeholders and recommend services improvements.
You can foster cooperation of services providers in implementing new or enhanced services and bring contentious matters to Manager.

Communication, Interpersonal and Teamwork Skills:

You can deal effectively and appropriately with a diverse clientele and liaise effectively with criminal justice partners.
You possess demonstrated ability to network effectively with community agencies, work with diverse communities and be sensitive to their needs.
You can write reports, case file summaries, and assist in developing and conducting training programs.
You can work effectively in an inclusive team environment.

Case Management/Organizational and Planning Skills:

You have demonstrated ability to manage a large caseload independently.
You can prioritize work in an environment of demanding multiple deadlines

Computer Skills:

You have demonstrated knowledge of MS Office Software and working with database systems.

As a Victim Witness Services Worker, you will provide services to victims of crime as well as marginalized and vulnerable clients to meet their needs.

Please describe your understanding of the following terms:
victim-centered, trauma-informed and marginalized, and describe your experience with them. How would your knowledge and experience with these terms inform your interactions with diverse clientele, criminal justice partners and community agencies?

Please write your full name at the top of your pre-assignment response and include with your cover letter and resume and upload under ONE attachment.
_ APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE ORE-ASSIGNMENT INCLUDED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN THE SCREENING STAGE.

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