Victim Specialist - 12 month temporary assignment - 5 positions

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About the job

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Bureau Commander, Investigation and Support Bureau seeks a qualified individual to assist and understand the needs of victims/witnesses/survivors and provide a full range of services, in a manner which is respectful, compassionate, trauma informed, bias-free and impartial. Services include needs assessment(s), crisis intervention, provision of information, emotional support and/or referrals, during a victim/witness/survivors engagement with the OPP, including but not limited to the criminal justice process/inquests and inquiries.

Note: this is a twelve (12) month temporary assignment with the possibility of an extension. There are no relocation expenses for this temporary assignment. Manager's approval required. This position requires travel throughout the Province of Ontario

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

Ability to pass an OPP background security investigation.

Valid G Driver's licence.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the rights of victims as defined by Federal/Provincial Legislation. Knowledge of the criminal justice system/law enforcement, mental health laws, working knowledge of Federal, Provincial and Municipal Statutes. Knowledge of Victim Quick Response Program

Knowledge and understanding of the diversity of Indigenous culture. Community focus to maintain regular contact with and show genuine respect for the Indigenous community and the community at large by initiative involvement with community organizations, or agencies, etc.

Strong understanding on the guidelines of victim confidentiality and privacy, of trauma and its impact on victims (i.e. trauma informed response).

Demonstrated understanding and commitment to be culturally responsive, in keeping with MMIWG Calls to Justice.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Excellent navigational skills and resource identification to ensure needs of victims are met. Empathetic listener with the ability to understand and respond appropriately and to treat all people with respect, understanding and compassion.

Ability to liaise with and maintain relationships with local, provincial, and federal agencies, human service systems, non-profit organizations and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth transition of and/or adequate and appropriate resources/referrals to victim.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with different persons of different cultures, ethnicities, and socio-economic status and variety of personnel in varying positions both internal and external to the Organization, treating all individuals with patience, sensitivity, respect, and dignity. Negotiating/mediation skills, problem resolution.

Ability to identify trends related to victimization. Ability to assist in crime prevention initiatives in order to minimize ongoing victimization.

Planning, organizing and coordinating skills to manage multiple victim assistance projects/initiatives concurrently.

Ability to work with and develop relationships within the community supported.

Additional Information:

The Ontario Provincial Police is dedicated to ensuring open, accessible, equitable and respectful workplaces, and is committed to reflecting the diverse communities it serves. We encourage applications from members of our diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s), and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service. The Ontario Provincial Police is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations will be provided in all stages of our hiring processes, as necessary. If you require accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact the hiring manager.

Resume / cover letter must be received no later than 11:59 pm on 11-Jan-2021. Submit quoting WIN ID # (if applicable) and file # 20-171 showing how your qualifications, training and experience relate to the position to: Maria McDonald - 777 Memorial Ave, Orillia L3V 7V3.

Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Email: oppvictimsrights@opp.ca

The Ontario Provincial Police is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodation for job applicants in accordance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact the hiring manager.

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Additional information:

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

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