Cpo 15r

Posting Title- CPO 15R - Justice Interviewer- Position Classification- Community Program Officer R15- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA (Primary)
- Salary Range- $59,015.56 - $66,749.47 annually- Close Date- 12/15/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Attorney General- Ministry Branch / Division- Family Justice Services- Job Summary**The Team**
The Surrey Justice Access Centre, situated on the 3rd floor of the Surrey Court House, is supported by a dynamic team that includes administrative staff, interviewers, family justice counsellors, and a child support officer. This diverse team works collaboratively to provide comprehensive services to individuals and families dealing with separation or divorce.

**The Role**
Join our team as a Justice Interviewer and make a meaningful impact by guiding individuals through the justice system. You’ll assess client needs, provide critical information, and offer referrals to essential services. Your role includes gathering and verifying information, particularly in sensitive cases like family violence, to ensure clients receive the support they need.

This frontline position involves limited case management, offering brief yet impactful services or counseling to resolve issues quickly. If you're compassionate, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference, this role is for you.

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Experience Requirements**
- A recognized bachelor’s degree with a minimum of six months related work or volunteer experience in a human service field (e.g., Indigenous organizations and community services, counselling, community service agencies, employment assistance, dispute resolution, court services, legal services); OR
- A two - year diploma in a related field such as social sciences, paralegal, or dispute resolution with a minimum of two years related work or volunteer experience in a human service field (e.g., Indigenous organizations and community services, counselling, community service agencies, employment assistance, dispute resolution, court services, legal services); OR
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

- Six months or more experience working with families in a human service field.
- Completed one or both of the following online courses:

- Family Justice Service in British Columbia online course - FAMJ-1000 (formerly FAM190 or CORR606), Justice Institute of BC.
- Family Violence: Impact on Separation and Divorce online course - FAMJ-1002 (formerly FAM191 or CORR605), Justice Institute of BC.
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations status or non-status, Inuit and/or Metis), with the required combination of education and experience.

Provisos /Willingness statement(s):

- Required to deliver service in person (office setting) and by phone using a telephone/software system.
- Potential for receiving information related to significant family conflict, threat of violence, or child neglect or abuse.
- Occasional travel may be required (e.g., training, meetings, service delivery).

**About this Position**:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

**Working for the BC Public Service**:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

**How to Apply**:
**Resume: YES** - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

**Questionnaire: YES** - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
- Job Category- Administrative Services, Court and Judicial Services