| Victim Assistance Program (VAP) Caseworker - Part Time |
| Municipality: |
District of Hope |
To apply, e-mail your resume to
oschmunk@hope.ca
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| Job ID: |
2024-08 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) |
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| Department: |
Corporate Services and R.C.M.P - Hope Detachment |
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| Job Description: |
The District of Hope is currently seeking a permanent part-time Victim Assistance Program Caseworker to join our team. Reporting directly to the Director of Corporate Services, the Victim Assistance Program Coordinator is responsible for the provision of victim services in the planning, organizing, and delivery of the program for the Hope RCMP Community Police Office and the Boston Bar Neighbourhood Liaison Office. The incumbent will ensure that service delivery conforms to program guidelines, objectives and service levels as per the contract from the Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General. The incumbent must live within the area or a 30 to 45 minutes driving proximity to the Hope RCMP Detachment |
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| Duties: |
• Organize, implement and administer a Victim Services Program providing immediate and follow-up services to witnesses and victims of crime and trauma; as per the deliverables outlined in the District of Hope’s contract with the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General;
• Identify and address immediate emotional, safety and logistical victim needs;
• Provide information regarding the immediate and post incident impacts of crime and trauma;
• Provide information regarding next steps or actions to be undertaken by the police;
• Coordinate with appropriate agencies;
• Provide response in accordance with contractor agency policies and procedures;
• Provide information to victims about their rights under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA);
• Obtain, provide and/or arrange for victims to receive case specific information which they may request under sections 6 & 7 of the VOCA;
• Provide information about the criminal justice system process and roles of key parties;
• Assist victims to engage with justice system personnel;
• Arrange, facilitate and/or accompany visits to meetings with criminal justice system personnel;
• Support and prepare victims for the criminal court process;
• Provide victims with information regarding options for travel expenses to court and assist with facilitating these processes and arrangements;
• Accompany victim to court and provide related emotional and practical assistance;
• Provide information about and assistance with Victim Impact Statements;
• Provide support to the victim upon conclusion of the case, ensuring victim is aware of and understands the outcome and has access to necessary follow-up resources;
• Complete the required reporting and statistics as required under the funding agreement with the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General; and
• Performs other related duties as required.
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| Educational Requirements: |
• High school graduation or equivalent, along with the completion of post-secondary education in a related discipline, such as criminology, social work etc.;
• Experience working in a policy agency or within the criminal justice systems and victim related issues;
• Familiarity with a variety of RCMP/police computer applications, such as PRIME and/or JUSTIN, would be an asset;
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| Skill Requirements: |
• Considerable knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures and services provided to victims and witnesses of crime and trauma;
• Considerable related experience in the administration of a social service agency;
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and handle confidential and sensitive information;
• Experience in office procedures, computers and computer programs;
• Ability to establish and maintain a respectful working relationship with peers and superiors;
• Commitment to professionalism, accountability and confidentiality;
• Ability to work flexible hours due to the nature of the job and be available for call-out support and to use judgment in regards to the necessity of crisis call-outs;
• Hold and maintain a valid Class 5 BC’s Driver’s Licence. Failure on the part of the employee to satisfy this requirement will necessitate in the removal of that employee from the position; and
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required RCMP Enhanced Reliability Clearance. Failure on the part of the employee to satisfy this requirement will necessitate in the removal of that employee from the position.
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| Salary: |
2024 Wage: $32.10/hour |
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| Additional Information: |
Schedule:
• 14 hours (2 days) per week, specific days TBD.
• Regular hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., however, as required to meet casework requirements, the shifts can be adjusted between the hours of 7:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
• Initial training period will require full-time hours (minimum of 3 weeks).
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| Web Address: |
www.hope.ca |
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| Address: |
District of Hope
325 Wallace St.
Hope, BC V0X 1L0 |
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| E-mail: |
hr@hope.ca |
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| Fax: |
604-869-2275 |
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| Opening Date: |
July 3, 2024 12:00 PM |
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| Closing Date: |
July 17, 2024 04:00 PM |
