Trauma‑Informed Victim Support Advocate (Part‑Time)

Fsgv; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Three weeks vacation for full-time

Three paid household leave days a year

Two paid Wellness Days a year

Two and a half-paid Agency days for FT

Five paid days for education leave

One paid Moving Day

Subsidized professional association"s

Milestone celebrations

On-the-job education

Safe and Respectful Work Environment

Opportunities for Growth

Mentoring and recognition

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Family Services of Greater Vancouver is seeking a Victim Support Worker to assist clients who have experienced violence, guiding them through crisis response and safety planning, and supporting them through the justice process.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, client-led approaches, collaboration with justice and community partners, and flexible scheduling. A Criminal Record Check is required and 3 weeks of vacation are typical for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• BSW or relevant BA plus two years related work experience.
• Experience with the justice system and social services.
• Knowledge of dynamics of violence in intimate relationships, sexual assault, and criminal harassment.
• Ability to work cooperatively with justice system personnel and other victim service programs.
• Experience with community-based and feminist approaches to intervening in violence against women.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to clients who have experienced violence and may be involved with the justice system.
• Assist in crisis response and safety planning for survivors.
• Support clients through the criminal justice process and make referrals to community resources.
• Maintain liaison with other victim service and community programs.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Safety planning

Collaboration with justice system

Interpersonal communication

Diversity awareness

Teamwork

Education

BSW or relevant BA

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Family Services of Greater Vancouver is seeking a Victim Support Worker to assist clients who have experienced violence, guiding them through crisis response and safety planning, and supporting them through the justice process.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, client-led approaches, collaboration with justice and community partners, and flexible scheduling. A Criminal Record Check is required and 3 weeks of vacation are typical for full-time staff.