Intimate Partner Violence Outreach Worker
1 month ago
**Duties and Responsibilities**:
The Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Outreach Worker - Response Team is a part of pilot project with Saskatoon Police Service created to support the needs of those involved with IPV - both those at risk of and/or using violence and those at risk of and/or experiencing violence in a relationship. For those using violence or at risk of using violence, the IPV Worker, as part of the IPV Response Team, will provide risk assessments to determine individualized interventions. For those experiencing or at risk of experiencing violence in a relationship, the IPV Worker will provide targeted interventions such as safety planning, crisis counselling, outreach services, support, and education. The IPV Response Team will work to address service delivery issues, identify gaps, and remove barriers to accessing services. Duties shall be performed in a manner consistent with the overall mission and values of Family Service Saskatoon. This position will be located at Saskatoon Police Service. The IPV Response Team Worker position reports to the Director of Programs of Family Service Saskatoon.
**Duties include**:
- Process referrals for situations identified as high risk of intimate partner violence occurring.
- Accompany Saskatoon Police Service officer to locations throughout the community, including home visits, to ensure interventions are provided to those involved in the situation/potential situation of intimate partner violence.
- Provide risk assessments to canvas for specific risk factors including the use of violence or coercive control, regardless of whether charges have been laid.
- Assess the dynamic of the relationship, identify concurrent risks, and identify potential for creating an unsafe home/situation.
- Provide supports to potentially mitigate or decrease further risk of violence occurring by providing various individualized interventions, assess needs and make referrals as appropriate.
- Provide safety planning, short-term crisis counselling, crisis management and outreach services for individuals impacted by intimate partner violence as well as advocate and liaison on behalf of clients.
- Participate in program development and public education including development and presentation of workshops, presentations, group facilitation, and group interventions.
- Maintain positive working relationships with Saskatoon Police Service, referral agencies and community partners to ensure collaboration and coordination of supports.
- Participate in agency and community meetings including in-service training and ongoing professional development.
- Adhere to all reporting requirements regarding child protection and intimate partner violence issues and follow through according to agency policy and procedures.
- Perform related administrative and record keeping duties, including casework documentation, session evaluations, correspondence and statistical recording as required.
- Participate in clinical supervision with the Director of Programs.
- Assist with supervision of peers, students and individual cases as required by the agency from time to time.
- May be required to perform work outside of regular operating hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
- Other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications**:
**Education**:
- Bachelor of Social Work degree or Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work degree.
- One to three years of direct experience in a relevant area.
- Be eligible for registration with and maintain good standing in a relevant professional association.
Areas of Knowledge:
- Counselling theories and practice, including short-term, crisis counselling
- Theories of human development, behaviour, and change
- Theories and practices of communication and conflict resolution
- Interviewing, assessment, and evaluation techniques
- Knowledge of the dynamics of intimate partner violence and demonstrated experience working with those experiencing such violence and those who have used or are at risk of using violence in relationships
- Knowledge and experience in trauma-informed and violence-informed approaches
- In-depth knowledge of community resources/agencies and the services offered in relation to intimate partner violence
- Awareness of and cultural sensitivity to the customs, traditions, spiritual beliefs and philosophy and perspective on family dynamics of Indigenous, immigrant, refugee, and newcomer populations. Demonstrated ability to work in cross-cultural environments
- Awareness of addictions, mental health concerns, FASD, and influence/impact on individuals impacted by intimate partner violence
- Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and within a team environment in a professional and respectful manner
- Adhere to professional ethics and standards
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to deal with people experiencing difficult, unusual, and/or challenging situations
- Caseload management skills
- Valid driver’s license and consistent
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