Victim Services Worker

2 months ago

Winnipeg, Canada Manitoba Government Full time

**Victim Services Worker**:
SP4 Social Services Worker

TerM/Full-time

Manitoba Justice

Victim Services, Courts

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 43449

Salary(s): SP4 $62,337.00 - $88,646.00 per year

Closing Date: October 31, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar regular, term or acting status opportunities within the Government of Manitoba and will remain in effect for 12 months

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

The Victim Services Worker provides victims of crime with general information regarding the Criminal Justice System, short-term counselling, risk assessments, safety and protection planning and community referrals. This position is also responsible for working with victims to guide them through the complexities of the Justice System, providing analysis, interpretation and assessment of victim needs and ensuring the appropriate intervention.

Conditions of Employment:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Satisfactory Enhanced Security Screening Level 4
- Ability to Provide and Maintain Satisfactory Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Search
- Ability to Provide and Maintain Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check
- Ability to travel within the service area for government business purposes.
- Valid Manitoba full stage Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a motor vehicle for work purposes.

Qualifications:
**Essential**:

- A Bachelor of Social Work degree or an equivalent related Social Sciences degree or equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Extensive case management experience in the social services field.
- Experience working with effects of trauma, grief and loss.
- Demonstrated experience working with victims of domestic violence or child abuse.
- Sound understanding of Indigenous culture and customs including history and justice related issues.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work in a high volume, high stress work environment.

**Desired**:

- Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) or equivalent software.
- Ability to read, write and verbally communicate fluently in French.

**Duties**:
The incumbent is responsible for interviewing, assessing and counselling victims of domestic violence, child abuse and victims of the most serious crimes as defined within the designated offences regulation of The Victims’ Bill of Rights Act, The Domestic Violence and Stalking Act and other relevant provincial and federal legislation. The incumbent is also responsible for guiding their clients through the criminal justice system process. The incumbent provides assessments and counselling which include advising victims of their options, rights and responsibilities as victims of crime, while simultaneously enhancing the victim’s ability to make informed choices and increase their level of safety and the safety of those close to them.
- Advertisement # 43449
- Talent Acquisition
- Human Resource Services
- 600-259 Portage Avenue
- Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
- Phone: 204-945-7518
- Fax: 204-945-0601

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

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