The Department of Justice is currently recruiting. The following information refers:

Victim Services Regional Coordinator (Permanent, ½ time)

Corrections and Community Services Division, Corner Brook

Duties: To provide a range of supports and professional services to victims of crime, both adult and child. This includes providing general information on the criminal justice system and case developments, delivering court orientation services, conducting psycho-social assessments and providing short-term supportive counselling and emotional support. To assist caregivers when their child must testify in a criminal proceeding.  The successful applicant will also be responsible for delivering the Victim Impact Statement Program and liaising with other members of the criminal justice system and the community to provide coordinated services.  This position requires presenting educational sessions and community development activities with various target groups.  Limited travel and use of a private vehicle will be required. 

Qualifications: The successful applicant would be expected to possess knowledge and experience in working with victims of violent crime and understand the victimization cycle, dynamics of abusive relationships and appropriate counselling techniques, and family dynamics when a child has been victimized. Understanding of child and adolescent development and the impact of trauma on development is expected.  Knowledge and experience in the criminal justice system is required in addition to well-developed analytical and communication skills.  These qualifications would normally be acquired through a relevant degree in the Social Sciences and through related experience.  Equivalencies may be considered.

Salary:             $49,012.60 –  $54,836.60 per annum (GS-39)
Competition #: J.C.VSRC(p).08.09.020-P-CB (Please quote when applying)
Closing Date:   May 23, 2008

For additional information on this position call (709) 729-0885.

Information For Applicants:

Applications should be forwarded to:

Recruitment Centre
Public Service Commission
P. O. Box 8700, 4th Floor, West Block Confederation Building
St. John's, NL  A1B 4J6
Fax:  709-729-6737   or    e-mail: pscjusticeresumes@gov.nl.ca

• Positions within the Department of Justice are considered "Positions of Trust" and as such successful candidates will be subject to a background check through police/court banks and other sources.
• Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their résumé that they meet all of the required qualifications.  Failure to do so may result in a candidate being screened out.
• These competitions are open to male and female applicants.
• Applications should be received before the close of business on the closing date, either by e-mail, postal mail or fax. If applying by fax or by mail, please contact the Recruitment Centre at 709-729-0130 or 877-729-0130 within three (3) business days to confirm receipt of your application.
• Late applications with acceptable explanation may be considered.