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:

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

Education, Training and Experience:

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  Bachelors degree in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
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  Strong assessment, crisis intervention, and communication skills.
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  Experience in the helping professions is essential.

Job Skills and Abilities:

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  Crisis intervention.
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  Awareness and analysis of oppression.
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  Excellent oral, written and computer skills.
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  Sensitive and responsive to cultural and gender differences in the client population.
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  Conviction of the capacity of people to change and grow.
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  Ability to develop a mutually respectful partnership with persons served.
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  Well-developed knowledge of community resources.
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  Proven ability to work cooperatively with service providers in the community.