Victim and Witness Services Coordinator

Saskatchewan Ltd.; Yorkton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victims Services Branch in Saskatchewan seeks a Victim/Witness Coordinator for the Yorkton office, reporting to the Manager in Meadow Lake. This permanent full-time role focuses on victims and vulnerable witnesses, coordinating court-based services in the Southeast region.

Responsibilities include presenting and delivering training, collaborating with prosecutors and agencies, and supervising one admin position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work degree and related experience.
• Knowledge of criminal-justice system as it applies to court procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Training delivery

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 Yorkton 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 Coordinators in Saskatchewan, you will provide specialized court-based services to victims and witnesses of crime in the Southeast 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 Southeast region of Saskatchewan on a regular basis. The ability to speak an Indigenous language 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 licence.