Victim Support Worker

Experience and familiarity with the justice system and social services

Effectively manage relationships with the police unit, MCFD, clients , and criminal justice system.

Ability to work independently, and as part of a specialized response team in Vancouver, and as part of the larger FSGV Victim Services team.

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

Knowledge of dynamics of violence in intimate relationships and the systemic, psychological, and physiological impacts of sexual, physical and emotional abuse in childhood.

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.

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

Successful completion of an Enhanced Criminal Record Check

A second language is an asset.

Ability/comfort working in the same setting as a justice-facilitated dog.