Purpose: The Community-based Victim Services Coordinator provides emotional support and justice-related services to victims of intimate violence (domestic violence, criminal harassment, stalking, date rape, residential school abuse, etc.). This program supports women, men, children, youth, and families.
Start Date: Immediate
Site: Located at the Port Alberni 3rd Avenue office of the agency
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, with an unpaid hour for lunch. This is an in-person position (not a hybrid).
Skills: This position supports victims of intimate crimes (domestic violence, stalking, etc.) by providing:
• emotional support
• information about the criminal justice system, including case-specific information
• knowledge and assistance with developing safety plans
• practical assistance including referrals, help completing victim impact statements and applications to the Crime Victim Assistance Program, and orientation to witness and court procedures; and
• accompaniment to hospital, RCMP, court, and other appointments
Applicant must have:
• clear understanding of Violence Against Women
• conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• proven skills and experiences working with vulnerable client populations that include all ages, genders, and cultures
• computer literacy and knowledge of provincial and federal online applications
Education:
• Diploma in related Human/Social Services field
SAGE HAVEN SOCIETY
• Two years directly related service or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice, legal, medical, and social service systems as they relate to intimate crime issues.
• Understanding of trauma and the impact of intimate crime on individuals and families.
Salary: Health Sciences Association of BC, Grid Level 12 $29.17/hr. – $33.49/hr. This position requires Union Membership
Employees may be required to use an automobile in the performance of duties
Apply: By email to executivedirector@sagehavensociety.org by noon Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Only Candidates being considered will be contacted