Victim Support Worker – Co-located Within the VPD

Family Services Of Greater Vancouver

Job Location:

Vancouver - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Victim Support Worker Co-located Within the Police Vancouver

Victim Support Worker Co-located Unit in the Special Investigative Section of the VPD Competition #65-25

About Our Opportunity:

The Victim Support Worker works as part of a team with detectives co-located with police in the Special Investigative Section of the VPD. The team provides follow-up on intimate partner violence (IPV) cases reported to the Vancouver Police. This position can be condensed into 4 days per week with some evening work as needed. This position reports to the Manager of the Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) Victim Services Program.

We Value You- Benefits:

Flexible scheduling
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)
A work culture that values transparency teamwork learning fairness and integrity

Health and Wellness Resources:

Generous health/dental benefits after 3 months.
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

Pension: Municipal Pension Plan enrollment for eligible employees

Work Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Paygrade 11 Step 1 $33.01 (or higher based on experience)

Location: On-site at Vancouver Police Department (Graveley St)

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 recognized accredited university.
Minimum two years of experience supporting and advocating for people who have experienced intimate partner violence.
Collaborative communication including teamwork and cooperation interpersonal communication diversity and cultural agility.
Personal effectiveness including integrity and ethical behaviour personal resilience adaptability/flexibility.
Commitment to: results focus client-centered service planning and organizing and technical proficiency in Microsoft Outlook Excel and Word.
Maintain contact and network effectively with other community service providers and to provide a referral base for clients.
Knowledge of the criminal justice system including court procedures and related services.
Understanding of other systems that may include MCFD Corrections VAFSS and police services

Knowledge Skills Abilities

Effectively manage relationships with the IPVRAU police unit clients criminal justice and related systems.
Ability to work independently and as part of the IPVRAU and FSGV Victim Services team.
Knowledge of crisis intervention and support skills risk assessment and ability to effectively safety plan.
Knowledge of dynamics of intimate partner violence criminal harassment sexual/physical/emotional and economic abuse including coercive control factors.
Meet administrative expectations of agency and program including file record-keeping and data collection.
Ability to successfully pass an enhanced policy security clearance and background check.
Second language is an asset.
Indigenous or BIPOC background would be considered an asset in this position

Additional Requirements

Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check
Ability to successfully pass an enhanced policy security clearance and background check

How to apply:

If this describes you please submit your application to us through our website 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 #65-25 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.

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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.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Victim Support Worker Co-located Within the Police Vancouver Victim Support Worker Co-located Unit in the Special Investigative Section of the VPD Competition #65-25About Our Opportunity:The Victim Support Worker works as part of a team with detectives co-located with police in ...