Description
Are you an individual that wants to make a difference and empower others? Strathcona County has an exciting opportunity with our Victim Services Unit. The Victim Services Volunteer Coordinator (Advocate Services Coordinator) connects with the community, working alongside RCMP members and community partners to manage and develop the volunteer advocate services program. Using their knowledge of volunteer management, the ASC will oversee recruitment, training and development of the advocate services program.
This posting is for 1 temporary full-time position up to 3 years
Responsibilities:
- Create annual community engagement plans in consultation with the Supervisor
- Develop partnerships with other volunteer coordinators in the region to share best practices
- Host both in person and virtual events to promote awareness of the program, public safety and advocacy for victims
- Develop recruitment strategies to recruit volunteers
- Respond to inquiries regarding volunteer opportunities
- Screen and interview potential volunteers to determine suitability and next steps in the application process
- Ensure applications and security clearance packages are complete and accurate for processing
- Orientation and Training schedule volunteers for training in accordance with standards and requirements of the Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General.
- Assign and meet with mentor to review on site training for evening advocates
- Answer inquiries and provide support and referrals to victim services clients, ensure follow up is completed
- Provide assistance to RCMP members when requested including supporting victims at the detachment or on scene
- Assist victims of crime by providing crisis intervention support and preliminary needs assessment
- Assume on call duties as part of staff rotation
- Complete documentation of interactions with clients into VSCM database
- Maintain social media presence of the organization through the development and delivery of a social media calendar
- Prepare for and participate in weekly staff meetings and case reviews
- Complete human resources documentation including annual performance planning and review, bi weekly time sheets and quarterly reports
Requirements
Qualifications and Skills:
- Volunteer management certificate and 3 years experience managing volunteer resources
- Strong ability to manage multiple social media platforms
- Excellent inter-personal communications including interviewing
- Knowledge of crisis intervention, victim services, criminal justice system assets
- Experience in organizing and hosting events, trainings, and meetings in person and online
- Experience in organizing and facilitating meetings, trainings, events in person and online
- Ability to create and maintain healthy professional boundaries
- Ability to manage volunteers’ expectations and needs
- Knowledge of volunteer engagement and management
Conditions of Employment
- Ability to obtain an RCMP Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License and submission of a 5-Year Driver's Abstract with less than 7 demerits, as well as reliable personal transportation
- Ability to respond to crisis/trauma incidents 24/7, participate as a staff member/team lead of the on-call crisis response schedule
- Living within 20 minutes of Strathcona County RCMP detachment is considered an asset
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including on call, evenings and weekends
Salary & Benefits
Pay Range: $33.14 - $41.41
Who we are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.
Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Health and wellness spending account
- Life and disability insurance and critical illness programs
- Retirement and pension programs
- Paid and unpaid leave programs
- Earned day off program
- Employee and family assistance program
- Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities.
- Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace.
Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.
Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Contact
Please apply on our website: fa-erjf-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/11126
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15 May, 2024
