Job Posting #2449

Job Title

Spousal Assault Victim Support Worker

Permanent, Full Time

Details of the Position

Provides direct services to victims of relationship violence. Ensures that the intent of the Ministrys Policy on Violence Against Women in Relationships is being met and that relevant social, health, and criminal justice agencies are working together to provide consistent and appropriate assistance to women who are victims of relationship violence.

Qualifications

A degree in social work, counselling, or a related field.

A minimum of two years related work in a similar environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Direct program delivery experience in the criminal justice system, with working knowledge of community-based programs.

Job Description

Attached

Classification and Grid

Unique, Paraprofessional Wage Grid Level 14

Hours

35 hours per week

Monday to Friday

9:00 5:00

Starting Pay Rate

$40.03 per hour

Benefits

As specified in the Collective Agreement

Start Date

ASAP

Supervisor

Program Manager; works under the guidance and direction of the Coordination Committee of Violence Against Women in Relationships.

Additional Information

This position is required to work in an environment with clients experiencing crisis or interpersonal situations. Support is often related to long-term impacts of physical, financial, verbal, sexual, and emotional abuse. Staff are often working on their own, on site.

This position also requires union membership, satisfactory completion of a criminal records search, and Standard First Aid Certificate.

Date Posted

March 12, 2025

Deadline for Submitting Applications: March 26, 2025

Send Application to: Sumaya Shaban

sumayas@vwth.bc.ca

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide information and assistance to clients dealing with criminal justice and social service systems.

2. Interview clients, assess problems, and outline services provided by the program. Develop and implement counselling and intervention process to assist clients.

3. Act as an advocate for the client and provide support for them, including court orientation and accompaniment. Liaise with other criminal justice sectors while the client is in the program.

4. Maintain a thorough knowledge of community resources to meet clients needs.

5. Facilitate an effective community response to incidents of violence against women with special emphasis on the criminal justice system through the local committee.

6. Participate in monitoring of policies and evaluating the effectiveness of such policies. Provide recommendations to committees to address concerns in the implementation of policies.

7. Maintain accurate reports and records on clients and provide monthly reports. Prepare case studies, statistical reports, and annual log of issues for the committee.

8. Participate on regional and provincial committees to identify and address systemic problems that can be forwarded to relevant government ministries.

9. Provide and facilitate specialized training, workshops, and education to community agencies and to regional and provincial bodies.

10. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

A degree in social work, counselling, or a related field.

A minimum of two years related work in a similar environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Direct program delivery experience in the criminal justice system, with working knowledge of community-based programs.

Job Skills and Abilities:

Well-developed interpersonal, counselling, oral and written communication skills. Good organization, time, and general management skills.