Job Description
The primary purpose of the Victim Services Caseworker position is to respond to crisis, provide emotional support, practical assistance and information to victims and witnesses of crime and/or trauma.
Responsibilities
1.Provide information, practical assistance and emotional support to victims and witnesses of crime and trauma.Work in partnership with Community-based Victim Services, basic needs community resources and emergency supports to assist clients.
2.Accept referrals from RCMP, general public and community colleagues with a quick response time for initial client contact.
3.Liaise with Criminal Justice partners including RCMP, Specialized Domestic Violence Unit, Coroner’s Office, Crown Counsel and Crime Prevention to assist and support victims of crime
4.Assist RCMP on serious crime, homicide files and regularly consult to ensure, for example, information disclosed to victims/family does not negatively impact in...