Stopping the Violence's Outreach Worker

Stopping the Violence Outreach Worker

Job Summary :

Supporting adults identifying as female and their dependent children who have experienced or are at risk of intimate partner abuse, threats, or violence. The current position is for 25hrs / week.

Reports to : Clinical Supervisor

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide supportive brief interventions individually or in groups for clients who have experienced violence, abuse, or threats.
• Provide follow-up and support for family law cases.
• Provide educational opportunities, resource materials and referrals to clients who have experienced violence.
• Connect persons with existing services and resources that will promote safety and independence.
• Facilitate client (individual or group) training in violence prevention, problem-solving, communication, risk reduction and safety planning.
• Provide legal and resource information, crisis intervention, support and accompaniment to lawyers, MCFD where applicable, appointments and Family Court.
• Maintain current knowledge of issues and resources related to abuse and violence.
• Conduct culturally appropriate presentations and public awareness activities about services and issues.
• Assist clients with transportation and related activities.
• Maintain related records and statistics and produces reports as required.

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