Job Overview
The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for up to four auxiliary Victim Support Workers to join our team of professionals in the RCMP Division, Police Services Department. Reporting to the Manager, Client Support and Victim Services, in this unionized position you will provide crisis intervention services.
Responsibilities
Attend the scene of police crisis call-outs and provide emotional support to victims and witnesses of crime and trauma
Provide information to victims regarding agencies available to provide assistance and liaise as necessary
Perform related work as required
Qualifications
Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by courses in the field of social science including sociology, psychology, criminology or a related discipline, plus considerable related experience in a police environment, victim services program, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Considerable knowledge of the rules and regulations governing program activities and the practices and techniques of crisis intervention
Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and terminology used in documenting client contacts and maintaining related files and sound knowledge of available community resources
Prepare records related to the work as well as establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contact
Enhanced reliability status (not required as part of the application process, however, will be required upon consideration for employment)
Required Certifications/Licenses
Candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application.
BC Class 5 (full privilege) Driver’s License. You must include with your application a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record , please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Please note that a copy of your Driver’s License or Driver Factor Report will not be accepted.
The Township of Langley is an equal chance employer.
We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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