Yeqox Nilin Justice Society (YNJS) is seeking a full-time professional Emergency Victim Response Coordinator. The person who is hired will implement an Emergency Victims Response Team in the Tsilhqot’in and Ulkatcho communities. The Coordinator will also be responsible for delivering programs that will be based on assisting sexual assault survivors with their healing journey.
Work days may vary for specific programs/emergency needs as required. Must be able to work some evenings and weekends.
Knowledge/Experience/Specific Skills:
· Experience in facilitating talking circles and/or workshops
· Coordinating a team in delivering services to clients
· Experience in recruiting volunteers
· Outstanding oral/ written communication skills
· Organized and detail oriented is a must to identify and respond to shifting priorities
· Ability to communicate effectively, problem solve, and work with people with diverse backgrounds.
· Must be able to work independently and efficiently
· Display a high degree of professionalism in carrying out duties and ability to deal with confidential material
· Experience with sexual assault response and knowledge of sexual assault response team practices is an asset
· Proven ability to work with stakeholders from multiple disciplines and develop collaborative relationships
· Knowledge utilizing Office and virtual presentation apps
Responsibilities:
· Maintain working relationships with the Tsilhqot’in and Ulkatcho First Nations communities
· Develop and maintain a sustainable Emergency Victims Response Team (EVRT) program with the goal of improving services to adult and youth sexual assault victims
· Staff the community Emergency Victims Response Team (EVRT) program and its activities, including planning and conducting bi-weekly/monthly EVRT meetings.
· Coordinate Emergency Victim Response trainings for the EVRT and community partners
· Provide leadership and facilitation in the development and implementation of EVRT policies and protocols
· Maintain regular communication with EVRT members to ensure consistent participation in EVRT activities
· Ability to write reports, compile statistics and create presentations
· Coordinate effective interagency collaboration to generate a coordinated response team to meet the needs of adult and youth sexual assault survivors.
· Develop and coordinate education and prevention workshops related to sexual violence
· Travel to communities for client visits and program facilitation
Education and Experience:
· Degree in social work or related field or three-year relevant experience
· Prior work in the area of sexualized violence with a survivor centered approach
· Experience conducting research, analysis and evaluation
· Experience reporting and overseeing budgets
· Criminal Record Check and Drivers Abstract
· Reliable Vehicle
· Class 5 B.C Drivers Licence
Salary: $35.00 an hour (37.5 hours a week), 2+ year Contract, Full-Time
Closing Date: December 8, 2020 at 4pm
Please email a cover letter, resume and 3 work related references
Only those selected for interviews will be contacted