Competition No: CA 16-04
Closing date: February 24, 2016
Salary: Callout at $26.63 to 31.34 per hour; Standby at $1.50 per hour
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Responsibilities:
This is specialized work involving the provision of crisis intervention services to victims and witnesses of crime and other forms of trauma. Additionally, Auxiliary Victim Support Workers may assist with office work at the request of the Program Coordinator. Crisis intervention services consist primarily of responding to requests for emergency support from members of the Delta Police Department and may include attending alone or with a colleague to any scene where requested by police, providing emotional support to any victim or witness of crime or trauma, arranging for transition home placement, transportation where appropriate, assisting police with next of kin notifications and assisting the Fire Department, Emergency Social Services or other agencies with victims of accidents or in disaster situations.
- Grade 12
- Knowledge and understanding of the objectives and procedures of the Delta Police Department, Delta Police Victim Services and the services available to victims of crime and other traumas.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in providing crisis intervention skills including the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Clear understanding of the boundaries, limitations and safety standards in the provision of crisis intervention services.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with minimum supervision, as well as, part of a team.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with Police, Municipal employees, volunteers, community service representatives and the public.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
- Basic familiarity with computers and software, including office suite.
- Estimated time of arrival to Delta Police Department must be a maximum of 30 minutes while on call.
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