Victim Court Support Caseworker | |
| Job ID | 72-05-C9-6F-82-0A |
| Company | Ministry Of Public Safety And Solicitor General |
| Location | Multiple Locations (Hybrid) |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Date Posted | 2023-05-26 |
| Posted Until | 2023-06-14 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Social Services |
| Job Details | View attachment |
| Description | |
| This posting is to establish an eligibility list for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies. This position can be based in any of the following Public Safety & Solicitor General offices: Surrey, Vancouver, Abbotsford, and Port Coquitlam. The Victim Court Support Program provides direct services to victims of serious crime through the criminal court process including emotional support, safety planning, accompaniment to court proceedings, liaising with Crown Counsel on behalf of victims, and proactively arranging referrals to other support services. With a comprehensive understanding of the impacts of violence and trauma on victims of crime, Victim Court Support Caseworkers provide emotional support, safety planning, referrals, information and accompaniment to victims and witnesses of serious offences and their families as they proceed through the court process. Caseworkers work independently at different courthouses without direct on-site supervision. The Caseworker should have an understanding of the Criminal Justice System and the relevant Legislation and Policy, Caseworkers interpret and convey complex case specific information to a diverse group of victims in terms they can understand. 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. For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service, please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca). | |
| Start Date | As soon as possible |
| Salary | $57,296.54 - $64,805.30 Annually |
| Education Requirements | - University Degree in Social Sciences (i.e. Criminology, Social Work, Psychology) with minimum one year experience providing services to victims of crime and/or trauma. - Consideration may be given to applicants with a Diploma or Certificate in Social Sciences (as above) with experience providing services to victims of crime and/or trauma. |
| Experience | - Experience collaborating and coordinating services with government departments or other organizations to support victims of crime and/or trauma. - Preference may be given to applicants with experience working with justice system personnel (i.e. Crown Counsel, Police, and Probation). |
| Languages | English |
| How To Apply | Click "Apply Now" For more information and to apply online by June 14, 2023, |
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