Victim Support Worker

Victim Support Worker
– Co-located Unit in the Special Investigative Section of the VPD Competition #65-25

About Our Opportunity
:

The Victim Support Worker works as part of a team with detectives co-located with police in the Special Investigative Section of the VPD. The team provides follow-up on intimate partner violence (IPV) cases reported to the Vancouver Police. This position can be condensed into 4 days per week with some evening work as needed. This position reports to the Manager of the Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) Victim Services Program.

We Value You- Benefits
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* Flexible scheduling

* Three weeks' vacation for full-time staff * entitlement increases from there

* Three 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)

* A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness and integrity

Health and Wellness Resources
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* 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
: Municipal Pension Plan enrollment for eligible employees

Work Hours
: 35 hours per week

Salary
: Paygrade 11, Step 1 , $33.01 (or higher based on experience)

Location
: On-site at Vancouver Police Department (Graveley St)

Posting End Date
: Posting will remain open until filled

Education, Training, Experience

* B.S.W. or relevant B.A. from a recognized, accredited university.

* Minimum two years of experience supporting and advocating for people who have experienced intimate partner violence.

* Collaborative communication, including teamwork and cooperation, interpersonal communication, diversity and cultural agility.

* Personal effectiveness, including integrity and ethical behaviour, personal resilience, adaptability/flexibility.

* Commitment to: results focus, client-centered service, planning and organizing and technical proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.

* Maintain contact and network effectively with other community service providers and to provide a referral base for clients.

* Knowledge of the criminal justice system, including court procedures and related services.

* Understanding of other systems that may include MCFD, Corrections, VAFSS, and police services

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

* Effectively manage relationships with the IPVRAU police unit, clients, criminal justice and related systems.

* Ability to work independently and as part of the IPVRAU and FSGV Victim Services team.

* Knowledge of crisis intervention and support skills, risk assessment and ability to effectively safety plan.

* Knowledge of dynamics of intimate partner violence, criminal harassment, sexual/physical/emotional and economic abuse, including coercive control factors.

* Meet administrative expectations of agency and program including file record-keeping and data collection.

* Ability to successfully pass an enhanced policy security clearance and background check.

* Second language is an asset.

* Indigenous or BIPOC background would be considered an asset in this position

Additional Requirements

* Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check

* Ability to successfully pass an enhanced policy security clearance and background check

How to apply
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If this describes you, please submit your application to us through the link below:

Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. We thank all candidates and searchers for your interest.

If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process or are an internal candidate, please email your resume and cover letter (indicating the competition number #65-25 in the email subject line) to