Counsellor for the First Nations victims of crimes

CAVAC Outaouais

Maniwaki with related travels over the territory

Making an impact

The ideal candidate wishes to actively engage in a dynamic and professional team committed to meeting the needs of victims of criminal acts and their loved ones.

Main responsibilities

• Welcome, inform, and provide intervention services to victims of crime, their loved ones, and witnesses ;
• Assess needs and provide post-traumatic and psychosocial intervention ;
• Provide information regarding victims’ rights and available legal remedies, and offer the required technical assistance ;
• Explain the criminal justice process and deliver witness preparation programs ;
• Accompany victims throughout judicial proceedings, including court appearances ;
• Ensure accurate record keeping and statistical reporting ;
• Perform any other related duties in line with the organization’s mandate ;
• The position also involves meeting partners from the Kitigan Zibi and Lac Barrière communities to strengthen and develop collaborative processes.

Collaboration :

The person will work closely with the following partners :

• Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions (DPCP) ;
• Police services ;
• Organizations within the health and social services network ;
• Community organizations in the region.

Desired profile :

• Adherence to the mission and values of CAVAC de l’Outaouais ;
• Ability to work effectively in a team and in partnership with others ;
• Professionalism, thoroughness, and autonomy ;
• Stress tolerance, open-mindedness, initiative, strong interpersonal skills, and emotional maturity ;
• Excellent command of spoken and written French, as well as English, in order to serve an English-speaking clientele.

Requirements and skills sought

• Hold a university degree that allows membership in one of the following professional orders: OTSRFQ, OPPQ, OPQ, OPSQ, OPCQ, or be listed in the acquired rights register of one of these orders ;
• Any other relevant training and experience related to social intervention will be considered ;
• Excellent judgment and strong clinical analysis skills ;
• Ability to work effectively in a team and in collaboration with external partners.

Your strengths for this position

• Hold a valid driver’s licence ;
• Professional experience in victimology or in related intervention settings ;
• Good knowledge of the judicial system ;
• Membership in a professional order will be considered an asset ;
• Bilingualism in French and English. Knowledge of Algonquin is considered an asset in the context of services provided to Indigenous clients.