Location: Burnaby, BC, British Columbia

Job Id:942-55-26

# of Openings:1

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

About Our Opportunity

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 skilled association annual dues (if applicable)
- Milestone celebrations
- On-the-job education through various Lunch and Learns
- Safe and Respectful Work Setting
- 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)

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, ++

(eligible for staff working 20+ hours per week)

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

Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled

What do you need to succeed?

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

Role Qualifications and Skills include, but are not limited to

- 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,diversityand cultural agility.
- Knowledge of Provincial Policy on Violence Against Women in Relationships.
- Knowledge of Crime Victim Assistance Program.
- Commitmentto: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.

Additional Requirements

- Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check

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

📌 Victim Support Worker- Part-Time (Burnaby)
🏢 Family Services of Greater Vancouver
📍 Burnaby