Victim Support Worker - Auxiliary Municipality: Township of Langley This posting closed on November 8, 2011 at 4:30 PM Job ID: B031 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Victim Services Job Description: Join a ???Community of Communities??? ??? the Township of Langley, home to over 100,000 residents, is committed to providing progressive business, housing, and recreational opportunities, while balancing its unique mix of urban growth and rural beauty. A truly fun and beautiful place to work, the Township of Langley offers competitive salaries; excellent benefit packages; municipal pension plan; employee wellness programs; and, opportunities for professional development and career growth. The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for an auxiliary Victim Support Worker to work on-call in the RCMP Division. The major responsibilities for this position are crisis intervention services, providing emotional support to victims and witnesses of crime and trauma, informing clients about the progress of court cases as well as conducting court orientations and accompanying clients to court, providing information to victims regarding agencies available to provide assistance plus establishing and maintaining client files. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ??? Completion of the 12th school grade, supplemented by courses in the field of social science including sociology, psychology, criminology or a related discipline, plus considerable related experience in a police environment, victim services program, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. ??? Considerable knowledge of the rules and regulations governing program activities. ??? Considerable knowledge of the practices and techniques of crisis intervention and follow-up support as related to the work performed. ??? Considerable knowledge of principles, practices and terminology used in documenting client contacts and maintaining related files. ??? Sound knowledge of available community resources. ??? Working knowledge of court and police procedures as they relate to the work performed. ??? Ability to effectively provide direct services to victims and witnesses of crime and trauma, including emotional support, information and referrals, often under stressful circumstances. ??? Ability to provide field training and guidance and assistance to volunteers. ??? Ability to prepare records related to the work. ??? Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts. REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONS: ??? R.C.M.P. Enhanced Security Clearance ??? Valid B.C. Drivers License The CUPE rate of pay for this position is $25.96 - $30.52 per hour plus 12% in lieu of benefits. The hours of work are varied including nights and weekends. Candidates must reside within 20 minutes travel time of the main RCMP detachment ??? 22180 48 A Avenue. Candidates must maintain an active paid or volunteer status in a police based victim services program. If you are qualified and interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume citing Bulletin # B031 along with a letter detailing your experience responding to crisis calls, years of experience providing crisis intervention, number of call outs and your types of responses - in confidence to: Human Resources Division, Township of Langley 20338 65 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Fax #: 604.533.6129 PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately we are unable to accept resumes via email at this time. The closing date for this competition is by 4:30pm Tuesday, November 8, 2011. We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Educational Requirements: Completion of the 12th school grade, supplemented by courses in the field of social science including sociology, psychology, criminology or a related discipline, plus considerable related experience in a police environment, victim services program, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Web Address: tol.ca Address: Township of Langley 4th Floor Civic Facility 20338 65 Avenue Langley, BC, V2Y 3J1 E-mail: Fax: 604.533.6129 Opening Date: November 2, 2011 08:30 AM Closing Date: November 8, 2011 04:30 PM Back