Support Worker - EVAP

JOB POSTING 2025-177-01

• INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
• Enhanced Victim Assistance Program
• Support Worker (EVAP)
• Wage: $32.00 to $34.00 per hour
• Full -Time: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Temporary to May 30, 2026 (possibility of extension)

Provide Support to Victims of Violence and Abuse
Join the team at Archway
Come Help Us Help People

Location: Abbotsford
On Site

The Enhanced Victim Assistance Program (EVAP) Support Worker provides information and support to victims of Intimate Partner violence, child, youth, and adult sexual abuse survivors. The Enhanced Victim Assistance Program (EVAP) Support Worker provides emotional support, crisis intervention, safety planning, court updates, witness orientation and accompaniment to court and crown appointments. This support worker position will require the candidate to work with both the Enhanced Victim Assistance Program (EVAP) and the Abbotsford Intimate Partner Violence Unit (IPVU) team to support victims of Intimate Partner Violence.

Your Role:

Archway’s EVAP Support Worker with the Enhanced Victim Assistance Program (EVAP) contributes by:

• Providing a variety of support and services to clients including justice related information, practical assistance, investigation status, roles of criminal justice system representatives, levels of court/court procedures, updates on court case progress, court orders/probation/post-sentencing, and dynamics of abuse.
• Conducting client assessments and making appropriate service plans, outlining services and resources provided by Archway, and/or providing linkages with other community agencies.
• Providing information to victims about their rights under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and other legislation.
• Acting as an advocate for clients in the Criminal Justice System in providing support and preparing clients for the criminal court process.
• Managing new and existing clients involved in the program, providing support and, as appropriate, providing follow-up support upon leaving the program.
• Accompanying the clients to various justice related appointments including pre-trial interviews with Crown Counsel as well as court accompaniment as needed.
• Liaising with police, judiciary, corrections, and other community resources on behalf of clients.

This position is a great fit for someone with experience working in the social services sector with victims of partner violence and survivors of sexual violence. A person with well developed personal maturity, sound judgement, self motivation who is passionate about assisting victims of violence

Our Offer

• Wage: $32.00 to $34.00 per hour
• A full-time position at 35 hours per week, availability Mondays to Fridays, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Temporary until May 30, 2026 (possibility of extension).

Benefits include:

• Three weeks’ pro-rated vacation.
• Three pro-rated wellness days per year.
• Pro-rated sick leave days per year.
• Opportunity to exchange a statutory holiday for a cultural day celebration.
• A great benefits plan including extended health and dental; you choose your plan.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Access to online wellness resources including newsletters, physical health videos and wellness events.
• Free use of Archway’s wellness equipment.
• Great in-house training opportunities.
• Business insurance and associated mileage costs for program-related driving is covered by Archway.
• Rewarding work in a positive and supportive environment.
• Work/Life balance.

Getting an Interview–you will be considered if you have:

• A Bachelor of Criminal Justice or an equivalent related Social Sciences degree, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience working with victims of intimate partner violence and survivors of sexual violence.
• Experience in direct program delivery.
• Experience working in the social services sector.

The Job Requires you to have:

• A valid BC Driver’s License, clean drivers abstract, and use of a reliable vehicle.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of family violence and intimate partner violence.
• Knowledge of community resources for women and children experiencing violence.
• Strong written, verbal, and active listening skills; able to communicate effectively and respectfully with people from a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a cohesive team, with limited supervision.
• Strong computer skills; able to use Office 365 and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prepare and present information/presentations to community agencies including high schools as deemed appropriate/needed.
• Ability to work within and adapt to the Archway Client Tracking System.
• Strong ability to self-initiate tasks, set priorities, organize, and remain flexible.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Effective facilitation skills; able to present information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to assist clients in completing forms such as, Crime Victims Assistance Applications, Victim Impact Statements.
• Ability to work with stakeholders/partners and other community agencies in a collaborative, cooperative, professional, and respectful manner.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment often working with clients in crisis and/or managing emergency situations.
• Ability to manage frequent Interruptions and a well-developed ability to switch tasks.
• Adherence to health and safety protocols, as this position has a high-level of social interaction and engagement.
• Ability to always maintain professionalism and confidentiality within the agency guidelines and Abbotsford Police Department.
• A satisfactory criminal record check is a condition of employment. This position may also require the candidate to pass all security requirements by the Abbotsford Police Department.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are to reference Posting # 2025-177-01 in the subject line.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

Closing date is Friday, October 24th

No phone calls please. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Your resume may also be forwarded to other programs for their consideration for their job vacancies. If you do not wish for your application to be shared with other Programs, please include DO NOT FORWARD TO OTHER PROGRAMS, in the subject line or the email when you apply. Please also include the posting number in the subject.

Diversity Statement

Archway’s goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Equity and diversity are essential to excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

We are committed to investing in the mental health and wellbeing of our employees.