Victim Support Worker

7 months ago


New Westminster, Canada Family Services of Greater Vancouver Full time

**JOB OPPORTUNITY: Victim Support Worker**

**Victim Support Worker **Competition #52-23

**DO YOU WANT A MEANINGFUL CAREER, HELPING OTHERS? JOIN US**

About the Role

At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we’ve been helping people in crisis since 1928. As a non-profit, we help people develop skills and knowledge, empowering our neighbours to create positive change in their lives. Our team is made up of more than 420 staff, including expert counsellors and support workers who provide compassionate, client-centered care to youth experiencing homelessness, families and children impacted by trauma, victims of domestic violence, and other vulnerable people from an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens. We believe in building a brighter future for all British Columbians and providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all our staff.

About Our Opportunity:
**Our Valued Benefits**:

- Flexible scheduling
- Starting at three weeks’ vacation for full time staff
- Three (3) paid household leave days a year
- Two paid Wellness Days a year
- Paid sick days
- Two and a half paid Agency days for full time staff
- Five paid days for education leave/year
- One paid Moving Day/year
- Subsidized professional association annual dues (if applicable)
- Possibility of hybrid work/ remote work
- A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness and integrity

**Health and Wellness Resources**:

- Generous health/dental benefits after 3 months.
- Three flex benefit options to meet your individualized needs
- Option of psychological/counselling services (up to $1500/year)
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Long Term Disability Plan
- Insurance, Travel insurance, ++

**Pension**: Pension plan enrollment

**Work Hours**: 21 hours/ week

**Salary**: GS 9 Step 1 $26.88/ hour

**Location***: New Westminster and Burnaby, BC

**Posting End Date**:Posting will remain open until filled

What you bring:
**Education, Training, Experience**
- B.S.W. or relevant B.A. from a recognized accredited university; equivalencies will be considered
- Minimum 2 years experience supporting and advocating for women who have experienced gender-based violence including sexual assault and domestic violence

**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities**
- Knowledge of, and experience with, community-based and feminist approaches to intervening in violence against women, taking into account the intersectionality of persons marginalized on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, economic status, language, culture, age, ability, sexual or gender identity
- Experience and familiarity with the Criminal Justice System (CJS) and key social services
- Knowledge of Provincial Policy on Violence Against Women in Relationships (VAWIR)
- Knowledge of dynamics of violence in intimate relationships, sexual assault, criminal harassment and sexual/physical abuse in childhood
- Knowledge of Crime Victim Assistance Program
- Knowledge of crisis intervention and support skills
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with justice system personnel and other victim service and community programs
- Ability to maintain integrity and hold confidentiality as a Victim Support Worker, while collaborating with systems with differing mandates and perspectives
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a professional team
- Ability to be self-reflective
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries
- Computer skills in Windows/PC environment

**Additional Requirements**
- Possess valid BC driver’s licence and have access to a vehicle
- Second language is an asset
- Successful completion of criminal record check
- **Proof of Covid-19 vaccination status will be required**

How to apply:
Our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unseeded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw(Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh), Qayqayt,Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwekwetlem,Semiahmoo,Matsqui,and Tsawwassen First Nations. Huy ch q’u.


  • Victim Support Worker

    7 months ago


    New Westminster, Canada Family Services of Greater Vancouver Full time

    **JOB OPPORTUNITY: Victim Support Worker** **Download PDF Job Posting here** **Victim Support Worker **Competition #15-24 **DO YOU WANT A MEANINGFUL CAREER, HELPING OTHERS? JOIN US!** About the Role At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we’ve been helping people in crisis since 1928. As a non-profit, we help people develop skills and knowledge,...

  • Victim Support Worker

    2 months ago


    New Westminster, Canada Family Services of Greater Vancouver Full time

    **JOB OPPORTUNITY: Victim Support Worker** **Victim Support Worker **Competition #15-24 **DO YOU WANT A MEANINGFUL CAREER, HELPING OTHERS? JOIN US!** About the Role At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we’ve been helping people in crisis since 1928. As a non-profit, we help people develop skills and knowledge, empowering our neighbours to create...

  • Victim Support Worker

    7 months ago


    New Westminster, Canada Family Services of Greater Vancouver Full time

    **JOB OPPORTUNITY: Victim Support Worker** **Download PDF Job Posting here** **Victim Support Worker **Competition #15-24 **DO YOU WANT A MEANINGFUL CAREER, HELPING OTHERS? JOIN US!** About the Role At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we’ve been helping people in crisis since 1928. As a non-profit, we help people develop skills and knowledge,...


  • New Westminster, Canada City of New Westminster Full time

    ' **VAU COORDINATOR** **Competition #22-P11** DEPARTMENT: Victim Services Unit STATUS: Temporary Full Time up to 18 months HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week_ _SALARY: $63,845 - $75,167 We are seeking a qualified individual to assume the role of Victim Assistance Unit Coordinator with the New Westminster Police Department on a temporary full-time basis....


  • New Liskeard, Canada Timiskaming Home Support Full time

    Personal Support Worker Timiskaming Home Support provides services that support the well-being of the elderly and adults with physical disabilities in the District of Timiskaming to allow them to remain in the comfort of their home. Living at home - your choice, our goal. We are looking for responsible, patient, compassionate PSW’s to join our Community...

  • Housing Support Worker

    3 months ago


    New Westminster, Canada Spirit of the Children Society Full time

    **Aboriginal Housing Support Worker** **JOB SUMMARY**: The Housing Support Worker position is part of SOTCS Aboriginal Housing Support Program, where we offer holistic, culturally relevant support to families in our communities. This program will be based on the Seven Sacred Teachings and the Medicine Wheel, and in addition to helping families’ access and...

  • Housing Support Worker

    6 months ago


    New Westminster, Canada Spirit of the Children Society Full time

    **Aboriginal Housing Support Worker** **JOB SUMMARY**: The Housing Support Worker position is part of SOTCS Aboriginal Housing Support Program, where we offer holistic, culturally relevant support to families in our communities. This program will be based on the Seven Sacred Teachings and the Medicine Wheel, and in addition to helping families’ access and...


  • New Westminster, Canada The Lower Mainland Purpose Society Full time

    **THE PURPOSE SOCIETY** **NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C.** **POSITION**:Shelter Support Worker **SALARY**:$24.00 per hour **HOURS AND DAYS OF WORK**: - Length: 12 hours. - Shifts: Overnights/Graveyard. - Days: Flexible (Monday to Sunday) **JOB SUMMARY**: The Purpose Society is hiring Shelter Support Workers to staff a shelter in New Westminster that will...


  • New Westminster, Canada Purpose Society Full time

    The Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families NEW **The Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families** **NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C.** **POSITION**:Shelter Support Worker **JOB TYPE**:Full-time, Part-time, and Casual **WAGE**:$27.00 / hour **HOURS AND DAYS OF WORK**: - Operating hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - Shifts: 7:00 am -...


  • New Westminster, Canada Vela Canada Full time

    *Vela Overview* Vela Canada onsists of many non-profit cieties called Microboards. The Microboa s are mad - p of family nd friends who aim to assist a - ndividual achieve t eir perso - goals an - ake gre control of their lives. - Job Summary* Attention job seekers, Vela Canada is assisting in the se - h for an exceptional *Part-time Su - rt Worker* to...

  • Housing Support Worker

    4 months ago


    New Westminster, Canada The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver Full time

    **JOB POSTING **Job Title: Housing Support Worker Status: Full Time** **Program: Mazarine Lodge, New Westminster Hourly Rate: $25.22** **Hours: 40.00 hrs/wk - (Line E2) Posting #: 24006-ML** **Schedule: Wednesday & Thursday, 7:30am-5:00pm** **Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm** **Saturday, 7:45am-7:45pm** **Closing Date: Open Until Filled** The Elizabeth Fry Society...

  • Housing Support Worker

    4 months ago


    New Westminster, Canada The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver Full time

    **JOB POSTING** **Job Title: Housing Support Worker Status: Full-time** **Program: Mazarine Lodge Start Date: ASAP** **Location: New Westminster Hourly Rate: $25.22** **Hours: 40.00 hrs/wk - (Line E2) Posting #: 24-11** **Schedule: Wednesday & Thursday, 7:30am-5:00pm Closing Date: Open Until Filled** **Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm** **Saturday,...

  • Tenant Support Worker

    1 month ago


    New Westminster, Canada Lookout Housing and Health Society Full time

    **Employment Status** Part Time Permanent **Location** Rhoda Kaellis, New Westminster 10 minute walk from New Westminster Skytrain Station **Days and Hours of work** Saturday and Sunday Shift times will be 07:00 - 15:00 Hours Shifts are 7.5 hours in length Days of rest shall be consecutive. Schedule may change with two weeks’...

  • Housing Support Worker

    4 months ago


    New Westminster, Canada The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver Full time

    **JOB POSTING** **Job Title: Housing Support Worker Status: Casual, On-call** **Program: Mazarine Lodge Start Date: ASAP** **Location: New Westminster Hourly Rate: $25.229** **Schedule: Evenings/Overnights/Weekends Closing Date: Open Until Filled **The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver (EFry) is a charitable organization that supports women, girls,...


  • New Westminster, Canada City of New Westminster Full time

    **New Westminster, British Columbia**: **Number of Openings**: 1 **Hours per Week**: 35 hours per week. Ability to work non-standard hours. **Employee Group**: CUPE, Local 387 **Location**: City Hall: 511 Royal Ave **Competition #**: 445 **Additional Details**: The City of New Westminster has earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery...


  • New Westminster, Canada The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver Full time

    **JOB POSTING **Job Title**:Overnight Housing Support Worker **Status**:Full Time** **Program**:Mazarine Lodge, New Westminster **Hourly Rate**:$25.22** **Hours: 37 hours/week - (Line F2) Posting #: 24-08** **Schedule: Saturdays, 7:30pm-7:30am Closing Date: Open Until Filled** **Sundays, 7:00pm-7:00am** **Mondays, 10:00pm-8:00am** **Wednesday -...


  • New Westminster, Canada School District #40 (New Westminster) Full time

    New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity Indigenous Support Worker (TEMPORARY) About New Westminster Schools As one of the fastest growing districts in Metro-Vancouver, we are working hard to support a diverse and very connected community of students, staff and families throughout our schools. We currently have eight elementary schools, three middle...


  • New Westminster, Canada Spirit of the Children Society Full time

    **JOB SUMMARY**: The Housing Support Worker position is part of SOTCS's Aboriginal Housing Support Program, where we offer holistic, culturally relevant support to families in our communities. This program will be based on the Seven Sacred Teachings and the Medicine Wheel, and in addition to helping families access and secure housing that suits their needs,...


  • New Westminster, Canada The Lower Mainland Purpose Society Full time

    **LOWER MAINLAND PURPOSE SOCIETY** **Position: Young Parent Support Worker - Full Time** **Location**: 40 Begbie Street, New Westminster **Salary**:$24/hour **Hours of Work**:35 hours per week **Job Summary**: The Purpose Young Parent Program provides an array of support services to mitigate the risks for young parents and improve life outcomes for both...


  • New Westminster, Canada Kinsight Full time

    Kinsight has been supporting people with developmental disabilities for over sixty years! That’s a long time. We’ve learned a lot over those years, and that learning has shaped the way our services have transformed to meet people’s needs and life aspirations. While we have always challenged ourselves to be better and do better for those we serve, our...