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Kentville, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time**Department**:Justice **Location**:KENTVILLE **Type of Employment**:Relief **Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG **Closing Date**:19-Sep-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) **About Us**: The Maintenance Enforcement and Victim Services Division of the Department of Justice helps facilitate court ordered child and spousal...
Victim Services Navigator
4 months ago
**Department**:Justice
**Location**:KENTVILLE
**Type of Employment**:Casual
**Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
**Closing Date**:30-Nov-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
**About Us**:
The Maintenance Enforcement and Victim Services Division of the Department of Justice helps facilitate court ordered child and spousal support and offers a range of services to help victims of crime.
Within Victim Services we offer a range of services to help victims of crime, promote victims’ rights and interests and advise government on issues relating to victims of crime, and work with justice partners and the community to develop policies and programs that address the needs of crime victims. We can help provide the victim, spouse, or relative with information, support and assistance as their case moves through the criminal justice system. When criminal charges are laid, victims and family members can contact us directly for help. We provide the following programs: Provincial Victim Services Program, Child Victim/Witness Program, Criminal Injuries Counselling Program, Victim Impact Statement Program, Restitution Program and the Sexual Offense Legal Representation Program.
**About Our Opportunity**:
The Victim Services Officer is responsible for delivering the Provincial Victim Services Program, in accordance with the rights of victims of crime as outlined in the Victim’s Rights and Services Act, the Criminal Code of Canada and the victim-related provisions of other federal and provincial statutes, including the Victim Bill of Rights.
As our Victim Services Officer, you will provide information and support services directly to victims of crime, and act as a liaison between the victim and justice personnel such as police and Crown Attorneys. This work can include Court preparation sessions, Court accompaniment and assisting victims to access Criminal Injuries Counselling or to prepare and submit Victim Impact Statements to the Court. In this role, you will identify and analyze trends and common concerns of victims and employ a variety of strategies to meet those needs.
**Primary Accountabilities**:
You will maintain a caseload of highly sensitive files and provide support to help meet clients' needs and provide referrals to specialists as needed. You will ensure the clients are provided information regarding the criminal justice system/process and assist in submitting documents.
You will liaise with Crown, Police, Correctional Services and community organizations in the development, delivery, coordination, and enhancement of services.
You will ensure the confidentiality of client information is maintained and that it is accurately entered into the Victim Services case management system. This includes utilizing a bring forward system to monitor and action time sensitive files.
**Qualifications and Experience**:
You possess a Bachelor’s degree (typically in the Social Sciences) and three years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Related experience includes (but is not limited to) providing client services in the community.
In this role, you are required to have experience in client assessment and interviewing techniques, as well as case management and computer skills. Your knowledge of the criminal justice system and community resources, the _Victims’ Rights and Services Act_, the _Criminal Code of Canada_, and the _Canadian Victims Bill of Rights_ is essential.
Access to reliable transportation is required as you will be responsible for multiple court locations in your coverage area.
The ability to speak French would be considered an asset.
The above qualifications will be assessed using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
**Equivalency**:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a Master’s degree in a related field and one year of related experience
- A two-year certificate/diploma in a related field plus five years of related experience
- A one-year certificate/diploma in a related field plus six years of related experience
- Seven years of experience working in a related field with no formal training
**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.
**Working Conditions**:
Relief employees fill gaps in the schedule and replace full time employees when operational requirements demand as determined by the Employer - while there is no shift work associated with this position, there is potential for travel, overtime and disruptions to personal and family life due to position r
