Victim Services Advocate (DTES) – Flexible Schedule

Downtown Eastside Women s Centre; Vancouver; Sur place; CAD 34 000 - 49 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Municipal Pension Plan with employer-m

Compressed work schedule

Résumé du poste

The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) in Vancouver is seeking a Victim Services Worker to support women who are victims of crime in the Downtown Eastside. You will assist them to establish safety, provide referrals, information, advocacy, and accompaniment to connect them with appropriate supports and agencies.

Reporting to the Specialized Services Manager, you will collaborate with other DEWC staff to promote integrated services for women, applying a feminist perspective and

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years related experience, preferably working with marginalized women
• You are knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the DTES, including gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, and substance use
• You have a strong working knowledge of the Criminal Justice System
• You have at least 2 years experience in direct victims assistance service work
• You have excellent writing and research skills
• Efficient organizational skills including record keeping, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities
• You have or will obtain First Aid & NVCI Certification

Responsabilités

• Assist women to establish safety and support them in accessing the justice system
• Provide referrals, information, advocacy, and accompaniment to connect women to supports and/or agencies
• Work with DEWC staff to promote integrated services to women
• Work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework

Description du poste

The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) in Vancouver is seeking a Victim Services Worker to support women who are victims of crime in the Downtown Eastside. You will assist them to establish safety, provide referrals, information, advocacy, and accompaniment to connect them with appropriate supports and agencies.

Reporting to the Specialized Services Manager, you will collaborate with other DEWC staff to promote integrated services for women, applying a feminist perspective and