About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre.We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Police Services team as a Victim Support Worker. The main responsibilities for this position include providing crisis intervention services and follow-up emotional support to victims and witnesses of crime and trauma. Other duties include providing information on victim rights, the criminal justice system, community programs, resources and referrals, as well as conducting court orientations and accompaniments.
The successful incumbent will have considerable knowledge of the rules and regulations governing program activities, as well as the practices and techniques of trauma-informed crisis intervention and follow-up support as related to the work performed. This position will provide direct services to victims and witnesses of crime and trauma, including emotional support, information and referrals, often under stressful circumstances. Depending on the type of crisis call out, you may need to stand for long periods of time, walk on uneven terrain or climb stairs.
This position will be covering shifts Monday to Friday 7:00am – 3:00pm or 11:00 am – 7:00 pm.
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a completion of Grade 12, preferably supplemented by courses in the field of social science, plus considerable related experience, OR an equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid class 5 Driver’s license is required.