Victim Service Worker (Casual)

Victim Services Worker (Casual)

The Port Alberni Victim Services Society is seeking applicants for a Casual -On Call Police Based Victim Service worker

• Shift Flexibility (weekends, evenings) may be required as work may vary
• Hours and shifts are based on operational requirements

This position is under the supervision of the Program Manager. The Victim Services Worker provides crisis intervention and immediate and follow-up assistance to victims and witnesses of crime and trauma.

Responsibilities:

• To deliver immediate and follow up services to victims and witnesses of crime or trauma
• Knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures and protocols
• Ability to provide support to victims and witnesses of crime and trauma with knowledge of victim’s rights under the Victim of Crime Act and Canadian Victim Bill of Rights
• Knowledge of services available through community agencies and organizations
• Knowledge of police and criminal court procedures related to the work performed
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in order to prepare reports, correspondence and provide presentations
• Ability to work both as a team and independentl
• Responding to calls for service as requested by manager or RCM
• Preparing concise, accurate and relevant case file information
• Providing referrals to appropriate community agencies based on an assessment of a client needs
• Attending court as required
• Maintaining professional boundaries with clients.
• Maintaining an awareness of the resources available to victims of crime and trauma within each community served