Victim Services Worker - Open Until Filled

Manitoba Government; Thompson; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manitoba Government is looking for a Victim Services Worker to support victims of crime. This role involves counseling, risk assessment, and providing information about the Criminal Justice System. Candidates should have a strong social work background, particularly in handling trauma and domestic violence cases, and possess excellent interpersonal skills to assist clients effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• Case management experience in social services.
• Experience with trauma and domestic violence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Counseling and assessing victims of crime.
• Guiding clients through the justice system.
• Conducting risk assessments and safety planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor of Social Work degree or equivalent related Social Sciences degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

The Victim Services Worker provides victims of crime with general information regarding the Criminal Justice System, short-term counselling, risk assessments, safety and protection planning and community referrals. This position is also responsible for working with victims to guide them through the complexities of the Justice System, providing analysis, interpretation and assessment of victim needs and ensuring the appropriate intervention.

Conditions of Employment :

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Satisfactory Enhanced Security Screening Level 4.
• Ability to Provide and Maintain Satisfactory Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Ability to Provide and Maintain Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check.
• Valid Manitoba full stage Class 5 driver’s licence and access to a vehicle and the ability to travel for government business purposes.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

Qualifications : Essential :

• A Bachelor of Social Work degree or an equivalent related Social Sciences degree or equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Case management experience in the social services field.
• Experience working with effects of trauma, grief and loss.
• Experience working with victims of domestic violence or child abuse.
• Sound understanding of Indigenous culture and customs including history and justice related issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a high volume, high stress work environment.

Desired :

• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, policies and procedures including Manitoba's Victims' Bill of Rights Act, and The Domestic Violence and Stalking Act.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) or equivalent software.

Duties : The incumbent is responsible for interviewing, assessing and counselling victims of domestic violence, child abuse and victims of the most serious crimes as defined within the designated offences regulation of The Victims’ Bill of Rights Act, The Domestic Violence and Stalking Act and other relevant provincial and federal legislation. The incumbent is also responsible for guiding their clients through the criminal justice system process. The incumbent will provide assessments and counselling which include advising victims of their options, rights and responsibilities as victims of crime, while simultaneously enhancing the victim’s ability to make informed choices and increase their level of safety and the safety of those close to them.