Victim Support Advocate — Children & Youth Trauma

Family Services of Greater Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Three weeks vacation

Wellness days

Education leave

Moving day

Professional association dues

Growth opportunities

Supportive mentoring

Job summary

Family Services of Greater Vancouver is hiring a Victim Support Worker for the Treehouse program in Vancouver. The role supports child and youth victims and adult survivors of abuse, providing trauma-informed services and working with police, MCFD, and the justice system.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, participate in ongoing education, and contribute to a safe workplace with growth opportunities within a well-established non-profit.

Qualifications

• B.S.W. or relevant degree from a recognized university.
• Minimum two years of experience supporting and advocating for children/youth who have experienced violence, abuse, neglect, or self-neglect.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized services to child and youth victims and adult survivors.
• Manage relationships with police, MCFD, clients, and the justice system.
• Work independently within a specialized response team in Vancouver and with the FSGV Victim Services team.
• Maintain crisis intervention and safety planning skills and document case information.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Criminal justice familiarity

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Independence

Education

B.S.W. or relevant B.A.

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Family Services of Greater Vancouver is hiring a Victim Support Worker for the Treehouse program in Vancouver. The role supports child and youth victims and adult survivors of abuse, providing trauma-informed services and working with police, MCFD, and the justice system.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, participate in ongoing education, and contribute to a safe workplace with growth opportunities within a well-established non-profit.