Permanent, Full Time – Green Timbers location

Working within the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit – BC (CFSEU-BC), the Organized Crime Agency of BC (OCABC) is recruiting an experienced supervisor to work as a part of a team that supports gang intervention and exiting strategies. The successful candidate will have a high-level understanding of all aspects on how individuals enter and exit gang life and have a solid understanding of trauma informed practice and program management.

Reporting to the Outreach Coordinator of GIET, the Outreach Supervisor will be responsible to:

• Manage a caseload of gang intervention and exiting clients and work with CFSEU-BC Gang Intervention Officers to develop and implement intervention strategies for gang involved individuals
• Establish and monitor short and long term client goals/needs and provide information on available resource services and make appropriate referrals
• Assess on-going client needs, provide practical support and appropriate crisis response to clients and their families and/or friends to help deal with issues stemming from the client’s gang involvement
• Maintain client case files, update information systems and prepare reports as needed
• Provide supervision and feedback to gang intervention & exiting program case managers
• Review and maintain client files on appropriate electronic database systems
• Manage program referrals and intake for performance evaluation
• Maintain and build strong relationships with relevant community partners, stakeholders and other levels of government to promote and enhance the program
• Enhance public awareness of the program and participate in the delivery of educational services by conducting presentations and information sessions with various stakeholder groups
• Other duties as required.

We are looking for a strong team player with a positive attitude and the following qualifications:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a Social Science discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a justice, educational or social service setting that involves supervision, counselling or conflict resolution
• Experience with supervising staff who work with high risk clients and families facing challenges which may involve exposure to unpleasant situations
• Knowledge and understanding of the BC gang landscape would be an asset
• Ability to communicate in an appropriate manner orally and in writing
• Ability to effectively use standard computer applications (Microsoft Office)
• Ability to be flexible and work evenings and weekends on short notice
• Ability to obtain and maintain a RCMP Enhanced Reliability police security clearance

Annual Salary: $80,964.00 – $84,181.50 – $87,399.00 – $90,597.00 – $93,814.50

This is a civilian unionized position with CUPE 718, working 37.5 hours per week. This position requires in-office attendance.

A pool of candidates may be established to staff additional positions in the future.

Qualified candidates please submit a cover letter & resume to: [email protected] by January 18, 2025.

Your cover letter and resume should demonstrate your knowledge and experience, as it pertains to the qualification criteria listed for this position. Candidates will be evaluated based on their cover letter, resume, references and interview which may include testing.

OCABC is an equal opportunity employer, we embrace diversity and encourage applications from all individuals.