Victim/Witness Specialist - HUM013635
Posted Apr 23, 2024 | 8:36 AM by Jill
About Us
Integrated Justice Services supports the objectives of the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General, the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety and the Firearms Secretariat and responds to the safety and well-being needs of communities.
The Opportunity
The Victim’s Services Branch within Integrated Justice Services is actively seeking a highly-skilled, assertive, and confident individual to join our team in the role of a Victim/Witness Specialist. Located in La Ronge, you will provide specialized court-based services to victims and witnesses of crime, with a focus on children and other vulnerable witnesses.
In this position, you will be responsible for:
- Preparing your clients on how the court processes work, explaining to them what it means to testify and ensuring clients understand what they should expect when they are testifying;
- Assessing what the needs of your clients are and providing them strategies in order to manage their stress and anxiety to ensure safe and effective testifying;
- Working cooperatively with Crown prosecutors to support the criminal court process by providing client assessment information and outlining intervention strategies to be taken by the court;
- Reviewing training manuals, policies and procedures and providing new and innovative changes to them to make them more effective;
- Developing and facilitating information sessions and modules using language appropriate to the audience in order to enhance client service; and,
- The supervision of one part-time administrative support position.
Our Ideal Candidate will:
- Have knowledge of the criminal justice system as it applies to criminal court and court procedures and victim trauma, including the grieving process and the impact of victimization on children and adults;
- Have knowledge of social work practices and principles, as well as childhood growth and development
- Be able to develop strong working relationships and work independently while having excellent communication skills to prepare adults and children for court;
- Be able to demonstrate good character to maintain the integrity of the justice system and the people it serves while also ensuring confidentiality within and outside of the place of work; and
- Have a valid driver’s licence in order to travel by automobile.
The ability to work flexible hours and to travel throughout the northwest region of Saskatchewan on a regular basis, including nights away from home, both by automobile and by airplane is key to this position; transportation will be provided in order to meet those travel requirements. The ability to speak Cree and/or Dene is an asset.
Typically, the successful candidate will have developed their knowledge and skills through the completion of a Bachelor of Social Work or Human Justice degree and related working experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
What we offer:
- Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals;
- A competitive salary;
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension;
- Vacation, earned days off (EDO) and other types of leave;
- Inclusive work environments;
- Advancement opportunities; and
- Flexible work arrangements.
For more information on the town of La Ronge, please visit laronge.ca.
Number of Openings: 1 Closing Date: May 10, 2024
To apply for this opportunity, click use the following link: https://govskpsc.taleo.net/careersection/10180/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=HUM013635