Posted 2 days ago
Victim Services Worker
@ DEWC
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
DEWC is hiring a permanent full-time Victim Services Worker to help women and children in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver who are victims of crime, supporting safety and access to the justice system. The role involves referrals, advocacy and accompaniment, with a fixed weekday schedule and a salary of $30.22/hr under the BCGEU union. The posting closes November 18, 2026.
Pay:
$30.22 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist women who are victims of crime to establish safety
- Provide referrals, information and advocacy
- Accompany women to access the justice system
- Collaborate with DEWC staff to promote integrated services
- Keep records and manage scheduling
Requirements summary:
- At least 2 years related experience, preferably with marginalized women
- Strong working knowledge of the Criminal Justice System
- At least 2 years direct victims assistance experience
- First Aid and NVCI certification (have or obtain)
- Excellent writing and research skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, NVCI |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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DEWC
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
Victim Services Worker
About DEWC
The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) exists to support and empower women and children, living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, who are particularly vulnerable to violence, exploitation, injustice and injury. Through low barrier Drop-In Centers and Emergency Shelters, DEWC provides basic need services, programs, and specialized supports to over 1000 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them. See website (www.dewc.ca) for details on our mission and mandate as well as programs and services.
The Opportunity
The Victim Services Worker will work with women who live in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver who are victims of crime. She will assist them to establish safety and support them in accessing the justice system. She will provide referrals, information, advocacy, and accompaniment to women to connect them to appropriate supports and/or agencies. Reporting directly to the Specialized Services Manager, the Victim Services Worker will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to promote integrated services to women. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework
About You
- Must have at least 2 years related experience, preferably working with marginalized women
- You can promote and articulate the mission, mandate, philosophy, and values of DEWC
- You are knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the DTES, including gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, and substance use
- You have a strong working knowledge of the Criminal Justice System
- You have at least 2 years experience in direct victims assistance service work
- You have excellent writing and research skills
- Efficient organizational skills including record keeping, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities
- You have or will obtain First Aid & NVCI Certification
Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team
Healthcare: Extended health & dental coverage including vision; prescription medications; alternative therapies; EAP; life insurance; and long-term disability
Paid time off: 3 weeks paid vacation in the 1st year, 4 weeks after 1 year; 13 paid statutory holidays; 12 paid sick days annually; and access to time off to handle family or personal situations
For your Retirement: Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution from DEWC
Other perks: Compressed work schedule; employee loan program; regular staff development days; and DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions
POSITION DETAILS:
- Permanent Full Time
- Work Schedule - Week 1 : Monday to Thursday (9am -5pm) Week 2 : Sunday to Thursday (8:30am -5pm)
- Union: BCGEU / Salary $30.22/hr
- Posting Closing Date: November 18th ,2026 Start Date: ASAP
Indigenous women and women of colour are strongly encouraged to apply
Additional languages spoken an asset.
**While we thank all applicants for their interests, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**
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