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POSTED:  January 5, 2009                   CLOSES: January 19, 2009 @ 5 PM
 
POSITION:              Victim Assistance Worker - 1 POSITION
SALARY RANGE:      Based on qualifications
SUPERVISOR:          Access
to Justice Manager
HOURS:                 25 hours/wk
TERM:                   Part-time Permanent
WORK LOCATION:   New Aiyansh, BC
 
JOB SUMMARY:  Provides police-based/community
victim assistance services to the Nisga'a communities in the Nass Valley. 
Assists victims of crime to access the information, practical assistance
and emotional support and/or referrals required to participate in the criminal
investigation, justice and post-trial processes.  Recruits and trains Victim Assistance
Volunteers.  Position requires high level
of confidentiality.
 
EDUCATION or
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
1.      Human Services Certificate or equivalent
combination of experience and education;
2.      Mediation or Counseling certificate
is an asset;
EXPERIENCE:
1.      Minimum of 3 years employment in a closely
related capacity;
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES (KSAO):
1.      Knowledge of case management
practices; documentation and maintenance of client files;
2.      Knowledge of the Young Offenders Act
and other related legislations;
3.      Knowledge of court and law
enforcement processes is required;
4.      Computer skills is necessary;
5.      Ability to speak and understand
Nisga'a an asset;
6.      Public speaking skills;
7.      Excellent written and verbal
communication skills;
8.      Ability to develop and maintain
effective relationships with clients and law enforcement;
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.      B.C. Driver License, Class 5
required; Travel is required in order to accomplish required duties of the
position;
2.      Criminal Reference Check will be
required on successful candidate;
3.      3 references will be required on the
successful candidate;
Applicants
are requested to submit resume and a cover letter describing their
qualifications. The wage is to be determined by Nisga'a Lisims Government in
accordance with regulations. Resumes must be received prior to 5:00 pm on January
19, 2009. We
thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.
ALL RESUME PACKAGES MAY BE DIRECTED
TO:            
Nisga'a Lisims Government
Attention: Human Resource Department
P.O. BOX 231, NEW AIYANSH, B.C., V0J 1A0
Fax Number: 250-633-2367
Email: hrdept@nisgaa.net