Victim Support 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:
Victim Support Worker - PBVS

Victim Support Worker - UBC RCMP Competition #93-22

DO YOU WANT A MEANINGFUL CAREER, HELPING OTHERS? JOIN US
About the Role

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.

What we offer you:

Benefits of working with us:

Starting at three weeks' vacation for full time staff (pro-rated for part-time) and growing to more +

Three (3) paid household leave days a year

One paid Wellness Day a year

Paid sick days

Two and a half paid Agency days for full time staff (pro-rated for part-time)

Five paid days for education leave/year (pro-rated for part-time)

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 Welfare benefits:

Generous group health/dental benefits after 3 months.

Three flex options for health/dental coverage depending on the coverage you need

Option of psychological/counselling services (up to $1500/year)

Employee Assistance Plan

Long Term Disability Plan

Group Life Insurance, Travel insurance, ++

Pension:
Pension plan enrollment after 12 months

Work Hours: 35 per week (4-5 days per week)

Salary:
$52,361 (GS 10, Step 1)

Duration:
a minimum of full-time for 2 years and a possible decrease in hours after the 2 years due to funding based on government funding

Location:
Vancouver, UBC RCMP

Posting End Date:
Posting will remain open until filled

What you bring:

Education, Training, Experience

B.S.W. or relevant B.A. from a recognized accredited university; equivalencies will be considered
Minimum 2 years experience supporting and advocating for women who have experienced genderbased violence including sexual assault and domestic violence

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of, and experience with, communitybased 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
Experience and familiarity with the Criminal Justice System (CJS) and key social services
Knowledge of Provincial Policy on Violence Against Women in Relationships (VAWIR)
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 cooperatively and effectively with justice system personnel and other victim service and community programs
Ability to maintain integrity and hold confidentiality as a Victim Support Worker, while collaborating with systems with differing mandates and perspectives
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a professional team
Ability to be selfreflective
Ability to maintain professional boundaries
Computer skills in Windows/PC environment

Additional Requirements

Possess valid BC driver's licence and have access to a vehicle
Ability to successfully pass an enhanced RCMP security clearance and background check
Second language is an asset
Successful completion of criminal record check

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Proof of Covid-19 vaccination status will be required

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.