Job Description

Job Posting #2477




Job Title: Spousal Assault Victim Support Worker

Term, Full Time



Details of the Position: Provides direct services to victims of relationship violence. Ensures that the intent of the Ministry's Policy on Violence Against Women in Relationships is being met and that relevant social, health, and criminal justice agencies are working together to provide consistent and appropriate assistance to women who are victims of relationship violence.

This position is a temporary position that will last until February 2026, or until the return of the incumbent. This position will be located at the Colwood Courthouse.

Qualifications: A degree in social work, counselling, or a related field. A minimum of two years related work in a similar environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Direct program delivery experience in the criminal justice system, with working knowledge of community-based programs.



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Classification and Grid Unique, Paraprofessional Wage Grid Level 14



Hours 35 hours per week: Monday to Friday 9:00 - 5:00



Starting Pay Rate $40.03 per hour



Benefits As specified in the Collective Agreement



Start Date ASAP



Supervisor Program Manager; works under the guidance and direction of the Coordination Committee of Violence Against Women in Relationships.



Additional Information This position is required to work in an environment with clients

experiencing crisis or interpersonal situations. Support is often related to

long-term impacts of physical, financial, verbal, sexual, and emotional

abuse. Staff are often working on their own, on site.



This position also requires union membership, satisfactory completion of a criminal records search, and Standard First Aid Certificate.



Date Posted November 6, 2025

Deadline for Submitting Applications: November 20, 2025



Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide information and assistance to clients dealing with criminal justice and social service systems.

2. Interview clients, assess problems, and outline services provided by the program. Develop and

implement counselling and intervention process to assist clients.

3. Act as an advocate for the client and provide support for them, including court orientation and

accompaniment. Liaise with other criminal justice sectors while the client is in the program.

4. Maintain a thorough knowledge of community resources to meet client's needs.

5. Facilitate an effective community response to incidents of violence against women with special

emphasis on the criminal justice system through the local committee.

6. Participate in monitoring of policies and evaluating the effectiveness of such policies. Provide recommendations to committees to address concerns in the implementation of policies.

7. Maintain accurate reports and records on clients and provide monthly reports. Prepare case studies,

statistical reports, and annual log of issues for the committee.

8. Participate on regional and provincial committees to identify and address systemic problems that can be

forwarded to relevant government ministries.

9. Provide and facilitate specialized training, workshops, and education to community agencies and to regional

and provincial bodies.

10. Performs other related duties as required.



Job Skills and Abilities:

Well developed interpersonal, counselling, oral and written communication skills. Good organization, time,

and general management skills. Driver's license and access to a vehicle required.