Ministry of the Attorney General are looking for a Victim Witness Services Worker! For more information on this LEAP job posting, check out the details below!
Do you have a passion to support diverse groups of clients and understand crisis management? Are you a dedicated professional whom can engage empathetically and support your team in an inclusive and challenging work environment?
If so, consider this role as a Victim Witness Service Worker to provide a full range of services to victim/witnesses of crime, including needs assessment, crisis intervention, emotional support and referrals, and to participate in stakeholder networks and public education. The Victim/Witness Assistance Program provides information, assistance and support to victims and witnesses of crime to increase their understanding of, and participation in, the criminal court process.
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario’s Human Rights Code. Refer to the “How to apply”; section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
Employer Name: Ministry of the Attorney General
City: Kenora
Province: ON
Application Deadline: Wednesday September 18th at 11:59pm EDT
Hours of Work: 3 Permanent, 1 Temporary (up to 12 months, with possibility of extension)
Job Type: Various Hours
Wages: $1,265.80 - $1,554.23 Per Week* *Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Duties of this LEAP Job Posting: You will be:
- Providing information/support/assistance to clients
- Managing/coordinating assigned high volume of cases
- Acting as a liaison/maintaining network to advocate the needs/interests of clients
- Participating in projects/committees/public education activities
- Preparing statistical reports———————————
Voluntary, online information sessions will be conducted on September 11 at 6:00 pm EDT (5:00 pm CDT) and September 12 at 1:00 pm EDT (12:00 pm CDT) to share information about this opportunity.
This is voluntary and will not impact the screening process. If you are interested in learning more about the Victim Witness Services Worker position, please self-register via the following link: MS Forms Information Session Registration
Access details to attend the information session will be provided to those who express interest via the above MS Forms page only.
Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting: Technical Knowledge
You have
- Demonstrated skills in providing services to victims of crime and/or marginalized/vulnerable clients in order to meet their special needs.
- Proven experience working with victims/witnesses of crime, specifically in the areas of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, homicide and death-related cases.
- Comprehensive knowledge and skills related to providing emotional support, crisis response and intervention, needs assessment, referrals to community agencies, assessment of safety needs, advocacy and empowerment to clients.
Analytical, Judgement and Problem-Solving Skills
- You can deal with client issues, interact with stakeholders and recommend services improvements.
- You have ability to apply program policies, relevant legislation and guidelines to assess immediate risks to clients, consider various alternatives and select and apply the best plan of action to meet unique needs.
- You can foster co-operation of service providers in implementing new or enhanced services and bring contentious matters to the Manager.
Communication, Interpersonal and Teamwork Skills
- You can deal effectively and appropriately with a diverse clientele and liaise effectively with criminal justice partners.
- You possess demonstrated ability to network effectively with community agencies, work with diverse communities and be sensitive to their needs.
- You can write reports, case file summaries, and assist in developing and conducting training programs
- You can work effectively in an inclusive team environment.
Case Management, Organizational and Planning Skills
- You have demonstrated ability to manage a large caseload independently.
- You can prioritize work in an environment of demanding multiple deadlines.
- You can coordinate the compilation and preparation of relevant information for statistical reports.
Computer Skills
- You have demonstrated knowledge of MS Office Software and working with database systems to update and retrieve information and maintain case records.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee’s exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting:
- You must apply online
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information.Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario’s Human Rights Code.
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