CPO 15R - Justice Interviewer - Closing date extended

Posting Title
CPO 15R - Justice Interviewer - Closing date extended

Position Classification
Community Program Officer R15

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$59,015.56 - $66,749.47 annually

Close Date
9/18/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Attorney General

Ministry Branch / Division
Family Justice Services Division

Job Summary

The Team
The Abbotsford Justice Access Centre , situated on the 2nd floor of the Abbotsford Court House, is supported by a dynamic team that includes administrative staff, interviewers, family justice counsellors, and a child support officer. This diverse team works collaboratively to provide comprehensive services to individuals and families dealing with separation or divorce.

The Role
Join our team as a Justice Interviewer and make a meaningful impact by guiding individuals through the justice system. You'll assess client needs, provide critical information, and offer referrals to essential services. Your role includes gathering and verifying information, particularly in sensitive cases like family violence, to ensure clients receive the support they need.

This frontline position involves limited case management, offering brief yet impactful services or counseling to resolve issues quickly. If you're compassionate, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A recognized bachelor's degree with a minimum of six months related work or volunteer experience in a human service field (e.g., Indigenous organizations and community services, counselling, community service agencies, employment assistance, dispute resolution, court services, legal services); OR
• A two - year diploma in a related field such as social sciences, paralegal, or dispute resolution with a minimum of two years related work or volunteer experience in a human service field (e.g., Indigenous organizations and community services, counselling, community service agencies, employment assistance, dispute resolution, court services, legal services); OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
  

Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• One year or more experience working with families in a human service field.
• Completion of one or both of the following Justice Institute of BC courses:
  • Family Justice Services in British Columbia - FAMJ-1000 (formerly FAM 190 or CORR 606)
  • Family Violence: Impact on Separation and Divorce - FAMJ-1002 (formerly FAM 191 or CORR 605)
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations status or non-status, Inuit and/or Metis), with the required combination of education and experience.
  

Provisos /Willingness statement(s):

• Required to deliver service in person (office setting) and by phone using a telephone/software system.
• Potential for receiving information related to significant family conflict, threat of violence, or child neglect or abuse.
• Occasional travel may be required (e.g., training, meetings, service delivery).
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact Rozina.Rahim@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
There are currently five (5) vacancies in Abbotsford and one (1) in Chilliwack.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation . Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.

Job Category
Administrative Services, Court and Judicial Services, Social Services

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