Victim and Witness Services Coordinator

Saskatchewan Ltd.; La Ronge; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Ltd. in La Ronge is seeking a Victim/Witness Specialist to provide court-based services to victims and witnesses in the northeast region.

You will work with Crown prosecutors and agencies to assess, educate, assist, and support individuals throughout the criminal court process. The role requires a Bachelor of Social Work and related experience, knowledge of the justice system, independent work habits, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work degree and related working experience.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system as it applies to criminal court and victim trauma.
• Excellent communication skills to prepare adults and children for court.
• Ability to develop and facilitate information sessions and modules for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized court-based services to victims and witnesses in the northeast region.
• Collaborate with Crown prosecutors and other agencies to assess, educate, assist and support victims during the criminal court process.
• Make presentations and provide training to professionals, volunteers and the public in the region.
• Supervise one administrative support position.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Applicants who previously applied to this competition are not required to reapply.

The Opportunity:

The Victims Services Branch is seeking a highly skilled, self-confident, assertive and disciplined individual to work in the La Ronge Victim/Witness Services office in a permanent full-time position reporting to the Manager, Victim/Witness Services in Meadow Lake.

As one of eight Victim/Witness Specialists in Saskatchewan, you will provide specialized court-based services to victims and witnesses of crime in the northeast region of the province, with a focus on children and other vulnerable witnesses. You will work co-operatively with Crown prosecutors and other agencies to assess, educate, assist, and support victims and witnesses during the criminal court process and identify the needs of victims to the courts. You will make presentations and provide training to professionals, volunteers, and the public in your region. You will also supervise one administrative support position.

To be successful in this competition, you will have developed your knowledge and skills typically through a Bachelor of Social Work degree and related working experience.Specifically, you must have knowledge of the criminaljustice system as it applies to criminal court andcourt procedures and victim trauma, including the grieving process and the impact of victimization on children and adults.You must be able to work independently and have excellent communication skills to prepare adults and children for court.You must also be able to develop and facilitate information sessions and modules using language appropriate to the audience.

The ability to work flexible hours and to travel throughout the northeast region of Saskatchewan on a regular basis, both by automobile and by airplane, with the Provincial Court party is key to this position. The ability to speak Cree and/or Dene is an asset, but not necessary.

As the successful candidate, you must demonstrate good character to maintain the integrity of the justice system and the people it serves and ensure confidentiality within and outside of the place of work.You must have a valid driver’s license.