Victim Services Navigator

Job title:

Sufferer Providers Navigator

Firm

Authorities of Nova Scotia

Job description

Competitors # : 42403Division: JusticeLocation: HALIFAXKind of Employment: Everlasting (Full-time) and Time period (50% Half-time)Union Standing: NSGEU – NSPGClosing Date: ​24-Apr-24 ​ (Purposes are accepted till 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)Posting InfoPlease be aware that this competitors is to rent two (2) positions. One place is a Everlasting Full-time alternative, and the opposite is a 1-year Time period Half-time (50%) position. Candidates can point out in the event that they want to be thought of for one place or each when making use of.About UsThe Upkeep Enforcement and Sufferer Providers Division of the Division of Justice helps facilitate courtroom ordered baby and spousal help and provides a variety of companies to assist victims of crime.Inside Sufferer Providers we provide a variety of companies to assist victims of crime, promote victims’ rights and pursuits and advise authorities on points referring to victims of crime; and work with justice companions and the group to develop insurance policies and applications that deal with the wants of crime victims. We may help present the sufferer, partner, or relative, with data, help and help as their case strikes by way of the felony justice system. When felony costs are laid, victims and members of the family can contact us immediately for assist.We offer the next applications: Provincial Sufferer Providers Program, Youngster Sufferer/Witness Program, Prison Accidents Counselling Program, Sufferer Influence Assertion Program, Restitution Program and the Sexual Offense Authorized Illustration Program.
For extra data on the Division of Justice Sufferer Providers please go to the next hyperlink:About Our AlternativeThe Sufferer Providers Navigator is liable for delivering the Provincial Sufferer Providers Program, in accordance with the rights of victims of crime as outlined within the Sufferer’s Rights and Providers Act, the Prison Code of Canada and the victim-related provisions of different federal and provincial statutes, together with the Sufferer Invoice of Rights.As our Sufferer Providers Navigator, you’ll present data and help companies on to victims of crime, and act as a liaison between the sufferer and justice personnel similar to police and Crown Attorneys. This work can embrace Courtroom preparation classes, Courtroom accompaniment and aiding victims to entry Prison Accidents Counselling or to organize and submit Sufferer Influence Statements to the Courtroom. On this position, you’ll establish and analyze tendencies and customary considerations of victims and make use of quite a lot of methods to satisfy these wants.Main AccountabilitiesYou’ll keep a caseload of extremely delicate recordsdata and supply help to assist meet purchasers’ wants and supply referrals to specialists as wanted. You’ll make sure the purchasers are offered data relating to the felony justice system/course of and help in submitting paperwork.You’ll liaise with Crown, Police, Correctional Providers and group organizations within the growth, supply, coordination, and enhancement of companies.You’ll make sure the confidentiality of consumer data is maintained and that it’s precisely entered into the Sufferer Providers case administration system. This contains using a carry ahead system to observe and motion time delicate recordsdata.{Qualifications} and ExpertiseYou possess a Bachelor’s diploma (sometimes within the Social Sciences) and three years of associated expertise. An equal mixture of schooling, coaching and expertise might be thought of. Associated expertise contains (however just isn’t restricted to) offering consumer companies in the neighborhood.On this position, you’re required to have expertise in consumer evaluation and interviewing strategies, in addition to case administration and pc abilities. Your data of the felony justice system and group assets, the Victims’ Rights and Providers Act, the Prison Code of Canada, and the Canadian Victims Invoice of Rights is important.Our profitable candidate may have glorious oral and written communication abilities, good organizational potential and robust interpersonal abilities together with the flexibility to work as a part of a staff. You’ll reveal empathy, heat and tact together with an in-depth understanding of human dynamics and the consequences of victimization. Sound judgment and the flexibility to work with self-confidence and decisiveness are additionally essential on this position.Entry to dependable transportation is required as you may be liable for a number of courtroom places in your protection space.The power to talk French could be thought of an asset.The above {qualifications} might be assessed utilizing a number of of the next instruments: written examination, standardized exams, oral displays, interview(s), and reference checks.Equivalency

• A Bachelor’s diploma in a associated subject and a Grasp’s diploma in a associated subject and one 12 months of associated expertise
• A two-year certificates/diploma in a associated subject plus 5 years of associated expertise
• A one-year certificates/diploma in a associated subject plus six years of associated expertise
• Seven years of expertise working in a associated subject with no formal coaching

Candidates counting on schooling and expertise equivalencies should reveal such equivalencies of their software.AdvantagesPrimarily based on the employment standing and Union settlement, the Authorities of Nova Scotia provides its workers a variety of advantages similar to Well being, Dental, Life Insurance coverage, Pension, Normal Sickness (Quick and Lengthy Time period), Trip and Worker and Household Help Packages. Click on to study extra about our varied advantages choices and eligibility standards.Working Situations

• Could also be required to work time beyond regulation from time to time
• Tense work setting given in depth publicity to excessive emotional points and coping with purchasers in disaster who are sometimes in concern for his or her lives and annoyed with a felony justice system they might not perceive
• Sitting at a pc for lengthy intervals of time
• Mentally difficult resulting from a excessive demand for accuracy and a focus to element with a excessive quantity of labor
• Potential for each bodily and non-physical violence from hostile purchasers and offenders
• Potential publicity to home disturbances and aggressive attitudes in direction of authorities officers
• Journey is required to attend conferences and supply companies in courts and purchasers’ communities

What We Supply

• Profession growth the place you will have entry to profession steerage, instruments, assets, and ongoing coaching for each stage of your profession.
• Partaking office. Our workers really feel valued, revered, linked, and tuned in. We have now forward-thinking insurance policies and methods.
• Numerous profession paths.
• Division particular versatile working schedules.

Pay Grade: PR 12Wage Vary: $2,446.01 – $2,967.83 Bi-WeeklyEmployment Fairness Assertion:Our purpose is to be a various workforce that’s consultant, in any respect job ranges, of the residents we serve. The Authorities of Nova Scotia has an Employment Fairness Coverage, and we welcome purposes from Indigenous Individuals, African Nova Scotians and Different Racially Seen Individuals, Individuals with Disabilities and Girls in occupations or positions the place they’re under-represented. If you’re a member of certainly one of these fairness teams, you’re inspired to self-identify in your digital software.This can be a bargaining unit place initially restricted to present civil service workers represented by the Nova Scotia Authorities Workers Union (NSGEU). If making use of from outdoors a authorities workplace, workers should apply accurately through this hyperlink:Failure to use accurately implies that your software won’t be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and can solely be included if exterior purposes are pursued.Exterior candidates and present informal workers will solely be thought of if there are not any certified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates won’t be thought of for an interview if purposes are incomplete or are lacking data.Supply of employment is conditional upon the completion of all relevant background checks and affirmation of credentials, the outcomes of which have to be passable to the employer. We thank all candidates for the curiosity, nevertheless, solely these chosen for an interview might be contacted. All questions and considerations could also be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.

Anticipated wage

$2446.01 – 2967.83 monthly

Location

Halifax, NS

Job date

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 22:13:48 GMT

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