Job Description

Competition # : 39842

Department: Justice

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b30-Aug-23 \xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

Designation Status

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. Under the Government of Nova Scotia\xe2\x80\x99s Employment Equity Policy, this position is designated and therefore, only applicants who identify as Indigenous will be considered.

If you represent a valued community we are committed to adding to our team, you must clearly identify in your cover letter and self-identify during the application process.

About Us

The Maintenance Enforcement and Victim Services Division of the Department of Justice helps facilitate court ordered child and spousal support and offers a range of services to assist victims of crime.

Within Victim Services we promote victims\xe2\x80\x99 rights and interests and advise government on issues relating to victims of crime; and work with justice partners and the community to develop policies and programs that address the needs of crime victims. We can help provide the victim, spouse, or relative, with information, support and assistance as their case moves through the criminal justice system. When criminal charges are laid, victims and family members can contact us directly for help. We provide a range of services including the following programs: Provincial Victim Services Program, Child Victim/Witness Program, Criminal Injuries Counselling Program, Victim Impact Statement Program, Restitution Program, and the Sexual Offense Legal Representation Program.

For more information on the Department of Justice Victim Services please visit our website:

About Our Opportunity

Under the general supervision of the Senior Manager, the Indigenous Victim Case Coordinator (IVCC) is responsible for the administration and delivery of programs and services within the Provincial Victim Services Program to Indigenous victims of crime in Nova Scotia, in accordance with the rights of victims of crime as outlined in the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights, the Victims\xe2\x80\x99 Rights and Services Act, the Criminal Code of Canada and the victim-related provisions of other federal and provincial statutes.

This position is the key Nova Scotia contact for all federal Indigenous victims of crime issues arising throughout Canada.

Primary Accountabilities

• Maintaining an effective communication network with Justice, community and government officials at the regional level, liaison with the Mi\'kmaq Legal Support Network\'s Victim Support Service program
• Coordinating enhanced services for Indigenous victims of crime within the criminal justice system and the community and providing navigational support, interpreting and communicating court processes and decisions to aid in understanding
• Monitoring and recommending intervention strategies to address identified gaps in service at the community level
• Monitoring and evaluating services and developing effective intervention strategies to meet the specialized needs of Indigenous victims of crime
• Providing training, supporting victims for access to justice
• Providing and facilitating referrals to culturally appropriate resources, and providing direct in-person client services provincially, primarily in the Dartmouth and Kentville Regions
• Operating with significant independence in the coordination of services to Indigenous victims of crime across all areas of the province

Qualifications and Experience

As the successful candidate you will have a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree (typically in the Social Sciences) in a related field plus 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Related experience includes (but is not limited to) providing client services in the community.

Previous client assessment and case management experience will be essential for this role, as will decision making, problem solving, and computer skills. The ability to develop a network and work with community groups such as the Mi\'kmaq Legal Support Network\'s (MLSN) Victim Support Service program is required. Your knowledge of the criminal justice system and community resources, the Victims\xe2\x80\x99 Rights and Services Act, the Criminal Code of Canada, and the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights is essential.

A high level of judgement, independent decision-making and discretion is required in exercising the duties of the IVCC in accordance with the policies and procedures and best practices set out by the division. The IVCC operates with significant independence in the coordination of services to Indigenous victims of crime across all areas of the province.

Your excellent oral and written communication skills, good organizational ability and strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team is essential to this role. You will demonstrate empathy, warmth and tact along with an in-depth understanding of human dynamics and the effects of victimization. Sound judgment and the ability to work with self-confidence and decisiveness are also important in this role.

Access to reliable transportation is required as you will be responsible for multiple court locations in your coverage area.

The above qualifications will be assessed using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions

• Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day
• May be required to work overtime on occasion

Additional Information

Lived experience in an Indigenous community is considered an asset.

This is a term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of August 31, 2024. The appointment status (\xe2\x80\x98term\xe2\x80\x99, \xe2\x80\x98temporary\xe2\x80\x99 or \xe2\x80\x98casual\xe2\x80\x99) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• Department specific flexible working schedules

Pay Grade: PR 13

Salary Range: $2,543.38 - $3,091.70 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.

Government of Nova Scotia