Visac Victim Services Worker - Vancouver, Canada - Family Services of Greater Vancouver

Family Services of Greater Vancouver

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

JOB OPPORTUNITY:
VISAC Victim Services Worker

VISAC Victim Services Worker Competition #87-23

DO YOU WANT A MEANINGFUL CAREER, HELPING OTHERS? JOIN US
At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we've been helping people in crisis since 1928.

As a non-profit, we help people develop skills and knowledge, empowering our neighbours to create positive change in their lives.

Our team is made up of more than 420 staff, including expert counsellors and support workers who provide compassionate, client-centered care to youth experiencing homelessness, families and children impacted by trauma, victims of domestic violence, and other vulnerable people from an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens.

We believe in building a brighter future for all British Columbians and providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all our staff.

About the Role

This permanent position reports to the Manager, Victim Services.

The program provides specialized services to child and youth victims (female and male) of crimes, in particular abuse/assault (sexual and physical), adult survivors of childhood abuse (sexual and physical), and their non-offending family members.

About Our Opportunity:

Our Valued Benefits:

Flexible scheduling
Starting at three weeks' vacation for fulltime staff growing to more +
Three paid household leave days a year
Two paid Wellness Days a year
Paid sick days
Two and a half paid Agency days for fulltime 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:

Generous health/dental benefits after three months.
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, ++

Pension:
Pension plan enrollment

Work Hours: 37.5 hours a week (full-time), Monday to Friday, daytime and occasional evenings required

Salary:
GS11 Step 1 - $60,079.50 annual salary

Location:
Vancouver, BC (Office and Community based locations)

Posting End Date:
Posting will remain open until filled

What you bring:

Education, Training, Experience

B.S.W. or relevant B.A. plus two years related work experience
Experience and familiarity with the justice system and social services

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of Provincial Policy on Violence Against Women in Relationships
Knowledge of dynamics of violence in intimate relationships, sexual assault, criminal harassment and sexual/physical abuse in childhood
Knowledge of Crime Victim Assistance Program
Knowledge of crisis intervention and support skills
Ability to work independently and on a team including in a Child Youth Advocacy Centre Multidisciplinary Team
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with justice system personnel and other victim service and community programs
Understanding of paralegal or legal issues
Understanding of crosscultural and equity issues
Computer skills

Additional Requirements

Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check
Proof of Covid19 vaccination status will be required
Possess valid BC driver's license and have access to a vehicle
Second language is an asset

How to apply:

Our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unseeded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw(Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh), Qayqayt,Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwekwetlem,Semiahmoo,Matsqui,and Tsawwassen First Nations.

Huy ch q'u.