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Victim Support Worker, Elder Abuse

Our Opportunity

Job Location:

New Westminster - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 21 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Victim Support Worker Elder Abuse

Victim Support Worker (Elder Abuse) Competition #24-26

About Our Opportunity

The Victim Support Worker works as part of aspecializedpartnershipteamand is co-locatedin a police-based unit. The team provides follow-up on elder abuse cases reported to the New Westminster position can be condensed into 2-3 days per week with some evening work as needed. This position reports ot the Manager of the Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) Victim Services Program.

We Value You- Benefits:

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
Paid sick days
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)
Referral bonus program
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

*(pro-rated for part-time staff)

Pension: Municipal Pension Plan enrollment for eligible employees

Work Hours: 18.5 hours per week

Salary: GS 11 Step 1 ($33.01 per hour)

Location: New Westminster Police Department

Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled

What do you need to succeed

Education Training Experience

B.S.W. or relevant B.A. from a recognizedaccredited university.
Minimum twoyearsofexperience supporting and advocating for elders who have experienced violence abuse neglectorself-neglect.

Role Qualifications and Skills include but are not limited to:

Effectively manage relationships with the police unitclientsand criminal justice system.
Ability to work independently and as part of the Domestic Violence Response Team in the NWPD and as part of the larger FSGV Victim Services team.
Knowledge of crisis intervention and support skills riskassessmentand ability to safety plan.
Knowledge of dynamics of violence in intimate relationships criminal harassment sexual/physical/emotional and economic abuse.
Collaborative communication including teamwork and cooperation interpersonal communicationdiversityand cultural agility.
Personal effectiveness including integrity and ethical behaviour personal resilience adaptability/flexibility.
Commitmentto:results focus client-centered service planning and organizing and technicalproficiencyin Microsoft OutlookExceland 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 programincluding file record-keeping and data collection.

Additional Requirements

Successful completion of an enhanced Criminal Record Check.
A second language is an asset.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. We thank all candidates and searchers for your interest.

We believe in the power of inclusion and the power of enabling all our staff to thrive by embracing diversity and fostering equality. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff that dismantles barriers and creates opportunities. Our organization is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce representing the communities we proudly serve while encompassing the principles of equity inclusion and diversity. Decisions regarding recruitment hiring promotion compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race colour ancestry place of origin political beliefs religion marital status family status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age or non-applicable criminal condition.

If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process or are an internal candidate please email your resume and cover letter (indicating the competition number #24-26 in the email subject line) to .

We gratefully acknowledge that our programs are delivered on traditional and ancestral lands and waters of the Coast Salish peoples including the Xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam) Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) Selílwitulh (Tsleil Waututh) Qayqayt Katzie Kwantlen Kwekwetlem Semiahmoo Matsqui and Tsawwassen First Nations. Huy ch qu.

Click to read our commitment to reconciliation justice and equity.

JOIN US FOR A MEANINGFUL CAREER HELPING OTHERS AND BRING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF!

About Us

When you work with us you will join a caring team of people who will value you as a whole person. You will also have the opportunity to do meaningful leading-edge work that has a direct impact on the local community.

At Family Services of Greater Vancouver we have been helping people in crisis since 1928. We are a non-profit working to support and empower individuals families and communities. We offer programs and services designed to help people develop the skills knowledge and confidence to create positive change in their lives. Our staff operates from an evidence-based trauma-informed lens to meet people where they are and get them where they want to be.

We help people develop skills and knowledge empowering our neighbours to create positive change in their lives. Our team is made up of more than 360 staff includingexpertcounsellorsand support workers who provide compassionate client-centred careto youth experiencing homelessness familiesand childrenimpacted by trauma victims of domestic violence and other vulnerable peoplefrom an evidence-based trauma-informed lens. We believe in building a brighter future for all British Columbians and providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all our staff.

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