Restitution & Ila Coordinator (Program Admin

3 weeks ago


Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Justice

**Location**:HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**:Term

**Union Status**:NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**:31-Jul-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 assist victims of crime.

Within Victim Services we 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 a range of services including 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**:
As the Restitution / Independent Legal Advice Coordinator, you support the development of the provincial Restitution Payment and Independent Legal Advice Program. These programs increase support for victims of crime through the provision of information, assistance and referrals. In this role, you ensure restitution is requested in all appropriate cases, with enforcement being carried out where possible. You will also assist in delivering and administrating the Independent Legal Advice program. This position reports to the Manager of Special Initiatives and will coordinate contact with the Department of Justice Restitution and Independent Legal Advice Committees, which includes membership from senior members of the Public Prosecution Service, Public Safety, Court Services, Corrections, Community Partners, and Policy Planning & Research Divisions.

**Primary Accountabilities**:

- establish, implement, and coordinate a Provincial Restitution Payment Program.
- utilize electronic reporting to oversee all Court orders involving restitution to victims.
- ensure accurate and timely data collection and reporting.
- coordinate research relating to restitution using internet and academic sources, as well as cross-jurisdictional review and consultation. This research is used to develop best practices for enforcing restitution orders and increasing payment.
- identify and organize program specific training and continuing education.
- preparation and delivery of public presentations.
- provide effective advice concerns raised by victims and offenders.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
Your provide creative, ethical and workable solutions to politically sensitive issues in specific policy and program areas will be required. This includes recommending strategies to improve the departments response to issues, research or program operation, and how to implement strategies that maintain or improve operational efficiency. You also exercise a high level of confidentiality in dealing with sensitive and private information of victims, offenders and government.

Your previous experience working with victims of crime, the criminal justice system and government is an asset. Knowledge of computer software such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and JEIN would also be an asset.

We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

**Equivalency**:
Include, but not limited to:

- Five years of related work experience

**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.

**Working Conditions**:
Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day

May be required to work overtime on occasion

Stress level may be higher than normal due to the nature of the work and type of confidential information exposed to, often dealing with difficult situations, persons under considerable stress, and experiencing traumatic events

**Additional Information**:
**This is a **temporary **full-time vacancy based in Halifax, Nova Scotia** with a projected end date of March 31, 2025**.**

**What We Offer**:

- Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
- Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
- countless career paths.
- Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

**Pay Grade**: PR 06

**Salary Range**: $1,915.37 - $2,746.69 Bi-Weekly

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