Victim advocate caseworker

Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division ( Vancouver, BC) is currently looking for a skilled Victim advocate caseworker. Ideally suited for a motivated individual ready to join the team immediately. Position status: Term or contractFull time.

Job Description

• The candidate must prepare reports or case histories.
• The candidate must appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services.
• The candidate must perform administrative tasks.
• The candidate must conduct follow-up assessments.
• The candidate must liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients.
• The candidate must maintain program statistics for evaluation and research purposes.
• The candidate must assist clients/guests with special needs.
• The candidate must provide advice and training to users in response to identified difficulties.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate must uphold values and ethics.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must be well-organized.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in a correctional facility where a person accused of or convicted of a crime is lodged for a specified period.
• The candidate must work in a hospital, medical facility, or clinic, including departments or outpatient centres focused on sports medicine, rehabilitation, or wellness.
• The candidate must work in a mental health institution or clinic to support patient care, assist professionals, and maintain safe operations.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
• The candidate must be able to pass a Child Abuse Registry check.
• The candidate must be able to pass a child welfare check.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• The candidate must undergo an adult abuse registry check.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.
• The candidate must be willing to travel.
• The candidate must be willing to travel frequently.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• The candidate’s travel expenses will be paid by the employer.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive paramedical services coverage as part of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The candidate shall receive benefits in line with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit.
• The employer will pay for the candidate's learning/training.
• The candidate will have access to on-site recreation and activities.

How to apply

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• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?