caseworker - social work
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Case Worker
Posted on June 23, 2022
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Regional District of Kootenay Boundary
Job details
Case WorkerTRAIL & GREATER DISTRICT VICTIM SERVICESRCMP-BASED, 20 HOURS/WEEKThe Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is located in the southern interior of British Columbia and prides itself on providing smart, sustainable governance and services to its constituents throughout our 8,200 km2 region. Join us here where you?ll find mountains, lakes and rivers, abundant breathtaking vistas and endless adventures, not to mention a burgeoning arts and culture scene. Our head office is located in the City of Trail, which combined with the nearby communities of Warfield, Montrose, Fruitvale and Rossland have a population of approximately 20,000.The RDKB is currently seeking applications for a Victim Services Case Worker to join the Trail & Greater District RCMP-based Victim Services Program. The Case Worker will work with police to deliver services to individuals and families who have been affected by crime and other traumatic incidents in the Greater Trail area. This is a permanent, benefitted position including health, dental, paid vacation and sick time.The Victim Services Case Worker will provide emotional, administrative and logistical support to victims, witnesses and their family members following a crime or traumatic event. They will assist clients by providing status information on police investigations and assist them in learning about and navigating the justice system, as well as learning skills and practices for crime prevention. This is a broad role, with the goal of meeting clients where they?re at and empowering them as they move forward.The hours of work are 20 hours a week, with a flexible schedule. The ideal candidate will not only possess the required qualifications and experience, but also demonstrate tact, discretion and a high regard for client welfare in all that they do.To be considered for this position, candidates must possess:A Bachelor degree in social work or related discipline Experience in case management Skills and experience with the criminal justice system; crisis intervention; trauma and grief reactions; and client support services and processes Valid BC Class 5 Drivers License Possession of an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance considered an asset* For more information on this position, please review the job description available on the RDKB Careers page. To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume to Human Resources at hr@rdkb.com by no later than Wednesday July 20, 2022. *Please be advised, the enhanced security clearance is a requirement of employment in this role, but takes a number of months to attain. If the successful candidate does not already possess the clearance, their employment will be delayed until a satisfactory clearance is received. The RDKB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Only those applicants shortlisted for this opportunity will be contacted. The RDKB thanks all candidates for their interest.Job Description
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LocationTrail, BC
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Part time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CivicJobs.ca #73926
Advertised until
2022-07-20
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