Job Description

Job Overview

The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for up to five auxiliary

Victim Support Workers

to join our team of professionals in the RCMP Division, Police Services Department. Reporting to the Manager, Client Support and Victim Services, in this unionized position you will provide crisis intervention services.

Responsibilities

Attend the scene of police crisis call-outs and provide emotional support to victims and witnesses of crime and trauma Provide information to victims regarding agencies available to provide assistance and liaise as necessary Inform clients of the progress of court cases and conduct court orientations Accompany clients to court, provide information and referrals to appropriate agencies and establish and maintain client files Perform related work as required

Qualifications

Completion of Grade 12 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 and the practices and techniques of crisis intervention Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and terminology used in documenting client contacts and maintaining related files and sound knowledge of available community resources Prepare records related to the work as well as establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contact

Enhanced reliability status (not required as part of the application process, however, will be required upon consideration for employment)

Required Certifications/Licenses

Candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application.


BC Class 5 (full privilege) Driver's License. You must include with your application a current

Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online)

that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. To obtain a copy of your

Personal Driving Record

, please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Please note that a copy of your Driver's License or Driver Factor Report

will not

be accepted.

Applications without the attached required documents above will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply.

Apply Now

Visit tol.ca/careers to apply for this exciting career opportunity in a growing community. The Township of Langley is an equal opportunity employer.


We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.