Summary
Description
In collaboration with the Multidisciplinary Team at Luna, the Court Coordinator will provide relevant information on the criminal court process, court supports available, and court updates throughout the judicial process. The Court Coordinator will also provide continued support to ensure families are well equipped to navigate the nuances of court processes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Family, Caregiver and Victim Contact
- Provide children and families with accurate information on the Victims’ Bill of Rights, victim impact statements, victims of crime protocol and the criminal justice process.
- Provide information about the criminal court process and provide court updates throughout the life of the case.
- Ensure victims and families are provided with ongoing emotional support, information and resources throughout the court process.
- Ensure victims and families are informed about supports available to them through the court process and support in setting up testimonial supports
Court Attendance
- Attend court when families require court support.
- Attend Crown or multidisciplinary meetings when families require support.
Collaborative Model Approach
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including Calgary Police Service, RCMP, Children and Family Services, Alberta Health Services, Alberta Justice and community agencies to set up appropriate supports for children and their families going through the criminal court process.
- Work closely with our Canine Court Coordinator to ensure children who require canine support at trials are supported.
Administration
- Manage the court calendar to ensure adequate support is being provided to families going through the trial or sentencing court procedures.
- Support in arranging meetings with the family and the multidisciplinary team.
- Maintain accurate documentation and statistics for reporting purposes.
Volunteer Management
- Assist with the management of daily scheduling and duties of the Victim Support Volunteer team including Court admin volunteers, and court support advocates.
- Provide guidance to the Victim Support Volunteer Advocates on daily queries, court processes and court attendance.
- Participate and support in the development of court training for the Victim Support Volunteer Advocates.
Education, Qualifications and Skills Required:
Education & Experience
- A degree or diploma within Social Work or Criminal Justice.
- 3+ years of direct experience in Victim Services or court related work experience.
- Experience working with a multidisciplinary team an asset.
- Prior experience working with and supporting volunteers.
Qualifications and Skills
- Interest and enthusiasm in working with children and families.
- Commitment to the philosophy of the Victim Support program, its objectives and goals.
- Ability to work effectively in both a team environment and independently.
- Ability to accept direction and supervision in the application of skills and knowledge required.
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Maturity, reliability and punctuality.
- Strong emphasis on listening skills.
- Ability to work well with people from all backgrounds and cultures.
ABOUT LUNA
The Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (formerly the Calgary & Area Child Advocacy Centre) is recognized as a centre of excellence in child abuse intervention and prevention. Luna’s multi-disciplinary team of experts from health, children’s services, law enforcement, justice, and victim services work together from one location to help young people and their families throughout the disclosure, investigation, and judicial process, and along all phases of their healing journey. This collaborative model surrounds young people and their families with the specialized supports they need and leverages shared expertise to build engaged communities where everyone plays a role in keeping children and youth safe. www.lunacentre.ca
At Luna, our commitment to diversity is our promise to each other and the individuals and communities we serve. We believe in the inherent benefits of an inclusive and diverse organization that recognizes, embraces, and values all forms of diversity. We strive to remove barriers to inclusion in all aspects of our organization and service delivery, so that we may support, strengthen, benefit from, and contribute to the richness and complexity that is our community.
