Location: Please note that we are only hiring for the following location(s):
Roles and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Regional Operations, the Court and Support Navigator provides front-line services to victims of crime and tragic circumstances in cooperation with police agency partners including police-based support, Victims Assistance Program support, court navigation support, case management, education and advocacy. The Court and Support Navigator provides information, referrals, and support to victims under the Victims of Crime and Public Safety Act and Regulation, and the Victims of Crime Protocol.
Duties of this position include:
Integral member of the front-line services team:
- work effectively with team members to execute the RVSS’s mission, mandate, and service delivery goals.
- contribute to team meetings and discussions; provide advice, interpretation, and input into operational policies and procedures.
- be aware of and comply with all governing legislation, regulations, industry standards, and codes, and organizational policies (e.g., Victims of Crime Protocol and Roles and Responsibilities documents), and procedures of the RVSS and partner agencies (e.g., RCMP, GoA, etc.), as applicable.
- raise concerns and issues of clients and partners to their Assistant Director of Operations; resolve problems by analyzing and advising on policies, procedures, and technology aimed at improving service delivery.
- provide ongoing leadership, mentorship, and guidance to new front-line team members and volunteer advocates.
Provision of Information, Support and Referrals to Victims:
- provide immediate emotional and practical support to victims to mitigate trauma, which may include referrals to professional counselling services such as psychologists and social workers. (Navigators may provide general emotional support, but do not provide counselling for victims).
- support victims of crime in navigating the criminal justice system.
- provide information on the rights and responsibilities of victims in the criminal justice system (e.g., court attendance, Restitution, Victim Impact Statements and Community Impact statements).
- follow up with clients not involved in the criminal justice system to ensure that they are aware of available supports and services.
Police-Based Support:
- support RCMP response by helping individuals referred to Victim Services mitigate immediate distress (e.g., acknowledgement of circumstances, active listening, identifying support systems, etc.).
- provide in-person support during crisis situations (on-scene, virtually, or at an approved service delivery location).
- provide ongoing trauma-informed support to victims during the investigative process (e.g., Clare’s Law disclosure).
Victims Assistance Program (VAP) Support: provide information to victims on services available through the Victims Assistance Program including:
- Emergency Assistance and Support;
- Crisis Counselling and Transitional Counselling Services;
- Court Attendance Reimbursement;
- Funeral Expense Reimbursement;
- Serious Injury Supports and Services; and
- Assist with application process and facilitate referrals to VAP caseworkers.
- Facilitate e-transfer and pre-paid debit card deployment, and complete reporting requirements.
Court Navigation Support:
- provide navigation support to victims of crime before, during and after court proceedings.
- work with Crown Prosecutors and other agencies to educate, assist, and support victims during the criminal court process.
- facilitate court orientation, court accompaniment and related support requests (e.g., testimonial aids).
- educate victims on the applying for the Restitution and Restitution Recovery Program process, including application requirements.
- educate victims on Victim Impact Statements and Community Impact Statements and facilitate submission to the courts, if required.
Case Management:
- conduct needs assessments with assigned caseload of victims.
- support and record victim safety plans, (as developed by the RCMP), with an awareness of local resources and supports.
Education and Advocacy:
- engage in community outreach activities to assist the RVSS in building a strong network of partner agencies for full spectrum supports for victims.
- compile a list of local supporting partner agencies to build referral networks.
- engage in strategic partnership development and professional relationship building with community stakeholders and support agencies (in collaboration with their CPSS team).
- act as an advocate for victims to major criminal justice partners on behalf of clients, including but not limited to, Crown prosecution services, police agencies, Municipal and Indigenous Victim Services Units, and other community agencies (e.g., cultural protocols, remote testimony etc.).
- educate and engage partner agencies in the RVSS victim services referral processes.
- participate in and provide support for events/activities including workshops, general operations or administration, interagency meetings, community awareness activities, etc.
- pursue continual learning by participating in educational opportunities, such as in-services and training programs (internal and external).
- maintain functional knowledge of provincial legislation and processes.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years of post-secondary education in Health, Human Services, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Community Services or a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution (degree or diploma). And minimum of 2 years related client service experience, preferably with individuals who have experience with crisis/trauma.
Note: Equivalencies of a combination of education and directly related experience may be considered to meet the minimum requirements.
Assets:
- Understanding of the Criminal Justice System.
- Ability to work collaboratively with community-based victim serving organizations, justice system partners, and other stakeholders.
- Must be tolerant, non-judgmental with a high degree of compassion and empathy towards individuals from diverse communities and backgrounds, including those who may have experienced significant trauma (e.g., addictions, abuse etc.).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality while managing private and sensitive client information.
- Highly adaptable and can work effectively under pressure and in stressful situations.
Additional Requirements:
- Enhanced criminal record check for the vulnerable sector is mandatory for all new hires. This check must be current and clear, completed within 90 days of the hire date. Note: As part of our recruitment process, we initiate the enhanced criminal record check. Therefore, candidates are advised not to pursue security clearances independently.
- Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance is required.
- Valid class 5 driver’s license (or provincial equivalent).
- This position may be required to work non-traditional work hours including the ability to respond to crisis/trauma incidents evenings/weekends, and/or participate as a staff member/team lead of the on-call crisis response schedule.
- The following training must be completed prior to commencement of duties. Please identify on your application if you have completed any of the following:
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Online Victim Services Training
Salary: $56,160-$67,392/year - base salary plus a benefits package and RRSP.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $56,160.00-$67,392.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- In this role, obtaining an enhanced reliability security clearance through the RCMP is a crucial requirement. Are you comfortable with undergoing this process?
- Could you please let us know which location(s) you are interested in applying for?
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
