Job Description
Provide crucial support to victims of crime as a Full-Time Victim Services Worker with the Department of Justice in Whitehorse. This role emphasizes advocacy, safety planning, and culturally responsive care for Indigenous communities.
The Department of Justice seeks a dedicated Victim Services Worker for a full-time term of 10 months. Ideal candidates will possess a post-secondary degree in social work, psychology, criminology, or a related field. Key responsibilities include client-centered crisis intervention, understanding victim rights, and collaborating with law enforcement and community services.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support individuals impacted by crime through advocacy
• Navigate the criminal legal system for victims
• Assist in applying for protective orders
• Facilitate community support access and safety planning
• Provide short-term counseling to clients
Requirements:
• Degree in social work, psychology, or related discipline
• Front-line ex...
The Department of Justice seeks a dedicated Victim Services Worker for a full-time term of 10 months. Ideal candidates will possess a post-secondary degree in social work, psychology, criminology, or a related field. Key responsibilities include client-centered crisis intervention, understanding victim rights, and collaborating with law enforcement and community services.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support individuals impacted by crime through advocacy
• Navigate the criminal legal system for victims
• Assist in applying for protective orders
• Facilitate community support access and safety planning
• Provide short-term counseling to clients
Requirements:
• Degree in social work, psychology, or related discipline
• Front-line ex...