victim advocate caseworker

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• Panjabi

Work setting

• Community agency
• Associations and non profit organizations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Resolve conflict situations
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Liaise with departmental and corporate officials and with other organizations and associations
• Advise clients of their legal rights and all matters related to law
• Provide expertise in response to clients needs
• Develop methods to help victims of crime and their families

Experience and specialization

Areas of responsibility

• Sexual assault
• Partner abuse

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Wellness program