Career Opportunity – Victim Services Worker

Victim Services Worker

 

Application Deadline: 4:00 pm Monday September 18^th, 2023

 

Located in the scenic Northern Rocky Mountain Trench 185 km north of Prince George, Mackenzie offers superb four-season outdoor recreation opportunities and an exceptional quality of life. Housing costs are among the most affordable in the province. Local recreation amenities include an arena, swimming pool, fitness center, ski hill and large multi-use trail network.

 

The District of Mackenzie seeks a customer-oriented individual to join their RCMP Detachment in the Victim Services role. This position oversees the Detachment’s victim services program, provides support services to victims, youth and families, and liaises with RCMP members and a variety of government and community services. The primary responsibilities for this position involve providing emotional support, referrals to community resources, information on justice system processes to clients at the scene of critical events where police request or in client follow up. Responsibilities also include preparing and maintaining a variety of records, reports and correspondence. The Victim Services Worker performs duties under minimal supervision.

 

To qualify for this position, your education will include 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.  You will have considerable knowledge of the rules and regulations governing program activities, practices and techniques of crisis intervention and follow-up support, principles, practices, and terminology used in documenting client contacts and maintaining related files, and sound knowledge of available community resources.  The successful applicant must be a team player with a positive attitude who collaborates with others, and can deal courteously, tactfully and diplomatically with members of the general public, as well as internal and external customers.

 

The successful candidate must obtain and maintain an RCMP Enhanced Reliability Clearance and have a valid driver’s license.

 

This position is 18.5 hours per week at an hourly rate of $35.06. The successful candidate must be flexible for after-hour callouts. If you feel your education and experience have prepared you for a position such as this, please submit your resume and covering letter detailing your work experience, education, and qualifications to:

 

District of Mackenzie

Bag 340 – 1 Mackenzie Blvd.

Mackenzie, BC, V0J 2C0

Attention:  Kaleena Wilson, Human Resources Coordinator

Email:  ac.eiznekcamfotcirtsid@aneelak

 

The District thanks all interested applicants in advance, however only those short-listed will be contacted.