Victim Support Worker- Part-Time

At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, our staff and volunteers are makinga difference every single day. FSGV supports victims and survivors, families, and youth with programs, services, and supports that are trauma-informed and client-led. If you want to pursue your passion while working toward a mission aligned with your values, We offer a range of benefits and recognize the importance of work-life balance and wellness.

FSGV has more than
350staff and volunteers at 11 locations across the Lower Mainland, serving the communities of Vancouver, Richmond, New Westminster, Burnaby, and Surrey.

FSGV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you requirea disability-related accommodation toparticipatein the recruitment process, please read the job posting for more information.

Location: Burnaby, BC, British Columbia

Job :

# of Openings:1

Victim Support Worker, Community Based - Part-Time Competition ##55-26

The Victim Support Worker is responsible for providing support to clients who have experienced violence and may or may not be involved in the justice system as a result of being the victim of sexual assault/intimate partner violence. The Victim Support Worker will assist in the recovery of clients by lessening the impact of crime and trauma (emotional support/crisis response), ensuring survivors are effectively supported through the justice process (criminal justice system support), assisting in the creation of safety plans, and helping survivors cope with the effects of the crimes committed against them (referrals and community liaison).

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate life/work balance
• Three weeks’ vacation for full-time staff
  * entitlement increases from there
• Three paid household leave days a year*
• Two paid Wellness Days a year
• 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)
• Milestone celebrations
• On-the-job education through various Lunch and Learns
• Safe and Respectful Work Environment
• Opportunities for Growth
• Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth
• A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness, and integrity

Health and Wellness Resources: **

• 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, ++

Location : FSGV New west Minster Office, 200-601 6 th St., New Westminster, B.C.

Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled

Education, Training, Experience

• BSW or relevant BA plus two years related work experience
• Experience and familiarity with the justice system and social services
• Knowledge of dynamics of violence in intimate relationships, sexual assault, and criminal harassment
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with justice system personnel and other victim service and community programs
• Experience with community-based and feminist approaches to intervening in violence against women

• Knowledge of dynamics of violence in intimate relationships, criminal harassment, sexual/physical/emotional and economic abuse.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and support skills, riskassessmentand ability to safety plan.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, community-based and feminist approaches to intervening in violence against women, taking into account the intersectionality of persons marginalized on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, economic status, language, culture, age, ability, sexual or gender identity.
• Collaborative communication, including teamwork and cooperation, interpersonal communication,diversity and cultural agility.
• Knowledge of Provincial Policy on Violence Against Women in Relationships.
• Knowledge of Crime Victim Assistance Program.
• Commitment to:results focus, client-centered service, planning and organizing and technicalproficiencyin Microsoft Outlook,Exceland Word.
• Maintain contact and network effectively with other community service providers and to provideareferral base for clients.
• Understanding of the criminal justice system.
• Meettheadministrative expectations oftheagency and program,including file record-keeping and data collection.