Community Based Court Victim Support Worker - Punjabi Speaking

at  Surrey Womens Centre

Surrey Women’s Centre is CHANGING THE DEFINITION OF VICTIM by providing a wide range of Crisis, Court and Counselling services to survivors of gender-based violence who experience domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and other forms of violence. In this position, you will be providing court support to folks who have experienced gender-based violence.
We are looking for a Punjabi speaking Court Victim Support Worker to join our team.
Victim Support Workers support women, girls and gender diverse individuals who have experienced physical and/or sexualized violence to increase their safety by providing crisis intervention and support including assistance accessing and navigating key medical, legal and social services.
Services are also available for non-offending family members and other witnesses.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field and/or a minimum of two years’ experience providing emotional and practical support to victims of gender-based violence.
• Demonstrated knowledge of working within a feminist, trauma-informed, harm-reduction perspective.
• Previous experience with gender-based violence
• Extensive knowledge of community resources and services available to victims.
• Working knowledge of relevant provincial protocols related to domestic violence
• Demonstrated knowledge of Provincial and Supreme court proceedings, terminology, and processes
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse clientele, including marginalized women who are experiencing multiple barriers.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in changing situations
• In-depth understanding of the entire Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system is required.
  * Ability to speak Punjabi is currently what we are looking for to best serve our clientele.
  We strongly encourage applications from and prioritize hiring people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including folks with lived experience, Indigenous and racialized people. We encourage, though don’t require, folks of these identities to indicate this on their cover letter.
  We are an anti-violence organization supporting women and for that reason the employment opportunities are open to women only.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $26.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Please share your work/volunteer experience in navigating the criminal justice system.

Experience:

• Victim services: 1 year (required)

Language:

• Punjabi (required)

Work Location: In perso