Online Specialist - La Ronge, SK, Canada - Government Of Saskatchewan

Description

Employment Type :
Permanent Full-time

Integrated Justice Services supports the objectives of the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General, the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety and the Firearms Secretariat and responds to the safety and well-being needs of communities.

The Victim's Services Branch within Integrated Justice Services is actively seeking a highly-skilled, assertive, and confident individual to join our team in the role of a Victim/Witness Specialist.

Located in La Ronge, you will provide specialized court-based services to victims and witnesses of crime, with a focus on children and other vulnerable witnesses.

Reviewing training manuals, policies and procedures and providing new and innovative changes to them to make them more effective;

Developing and facilitating information sessions and modules using language appropriate to the audience in order to enhance client service; The supervision of one part-time administrative support position.

Have knowledge of the criminal justice system as it applies to criminal court and court procedures and victim trauma, including the grieving process and the impact of victimization on children and adults;
Have knowledge of social work practices and principles, as well as childhood growth and development
Be able to develop strong working relationships and work independently while having excellent communication skills to prepare adults and children for court;
Have a valid driver's licence in order to travel by automobile.

The ability to work flexible hours and to travel throughout the northwest region of Saskatchewan on a regular basis, including nights away from home, both by automobile and by airplane is key to this position; The ability to speak Cree and/or Dene is an asset.

Typically, the successful candidate will have developed their knowledge and skills through the completion of a Bachelor of Social Work or Human Justice degree and related working experience.

Preference will be given to qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in "diversity groups" below

Diversity Groups :
Hours of Work : B - SGEU Field 37.