Job Order Detail

Description

Parkland Victims Services Inc. is a non-profit organization that works in cooperation with the RCMP to provide assistance to victims of crime and traumatic events.  We are funded by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice.  

Currently Parkland Victims Services Inc. is recruiting a part-time Assistant Coordinator in the Yorkton area.

Program
The Assistant Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the development and management of day-to-day operation of the Victims Services program in a designated region of the program. The Assistant Coordinator is responsible for providing direction to and supervision of volunteers, file assignment to volunteers and also to assist them in matters related to their work. It may be required, when necessary, to assist volunteers in their work with victims providing crisis intervention, information, support, assistance, court orientation, accompaniment and referrals. This position involves substantial contact with the public, volunteer victim support workers, community agencies and police employees. The Assistant Coordinator will be based in Yorkton, Saskatchewan and is directly supervised by the Victims Services Coordinator. This is a part-time position (20 hours per week).

Qualifications:
- Basic computer skills, good written skills, records management
- Demonstrated strength in interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills
- A degree in the Social Sciences, Human Justice or a related field would be an asset
- Public speaking skills
- Preference will be given to those having previous experience working with victims
- The successful candidate must meet the R.C.M.P. Security Clearance and hold a valid operator's license