Victim Services Worker

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Downtown Eastside Women's Centre - Vancouver, BC Full time

**About DEWC**

**The Opportunity**

The Victim Services Worker will work with women who live in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver who are victims of crime. She will assist them to establish safety and support them in accessing the justice system. She will provide referrals, information, advocacy, and accompaniment to women to connect them to appropriate supports and/or agencies. Reporting directly to the Specialized Services Manager, the Victim Services Worker will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to promote integrated services to women. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework

**About You**

✔ Must have at least 2 years related experience, preferably working with marginalized women

✔ You can promote and articulate the mission, mandate, philosophy, and values of DEWC

✔ You are knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the DTES, including gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, and addictions

✔ You have a strong working knowledge of the Criminal Justice System

✔ You have at least 2 years experience in direct victims assistance service work

✔ You have excellent writing and research skills

✔ Efficient organizational skills including record keeping, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities

✔ You have or will obtain First Aid & NVCI Certification

**Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team**
- Healthcare: Extended health & dental coverage including vision; prescription medications; alternative therapies; EAP; life insurance; and long-term disability
- Paid time off: 3 weeks paid vacation in the 1st year, 4 weeks after 1 year; 13 paid statutory holidays; 12 paid sick days annually; and access to time off to handle family or personal situations
- For your Retirement: Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution from DEWC
- Other perks: Compressed work schedule; employee loan program; regular staff development days; and DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions

**POSITION DETAILS**:

- Permanent
- Full-time, 9 day fortnight schedule
- Union: BCGEU / Salary $24.23 hr.
- Posting Closing Date: Open until the position is filled Start Date: ASAP

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $24.23 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location



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