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Community Outreach Worker Program
PURPOSE
The purpose of the outreach Worker Program is to offer the community outpatient crisis counselling, court support, advocacy, follow-up, awareness and knowledge of Family Violence. The Outreach Worker connects with other agencies maintaining resources and updating current and beneficial information.
GOAL
To build a foundation of trust within the community based on Traditional beliefs and values while respecting all cultures and races. To offer choices and alternatives to living with abuse.
SERVICES OFFERED
- Counselling in settings that are safe and convenient for those wishing to access the services. This could include home visits, visits at the shelter or any other safe meeting place designated by the community member.
- Support during court appearances and guidance of the Judicial System and victim rights.
- Advocate on behalf of any person needing assistance dealing with Family Violence issues. This could also include addressing housing issues, talking with police, helping with Legal Aid or Social and Family Services.
- Provide a non-judgemental environment based on compassion and confidentiality.
- Interact with non-native agencies providing cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with Native people.
- Leadership and knowledge regarding abuse issues.
- The Outreach Worker works in a team setting with other staff at Red Cedars Shelter.
- Follow-up on any person who has left the Shelter to ensure their needs are being met and provide support.
- Provide educational workshops and programs to the community.
- Promote awareness and understanding on Family Violence issues.
WHO CAN ACCESS THESE SERVICES
- Any community member on or off Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
- Any native or non-native person
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THESE SERVICES
- A professional and confidential quality of care
- Compassion and understanding
- A non-judgmental and non-biased environment
- Safety, trust and honest
- Referrals
- Provides resources about abuse, culture, well-being, stress and anger management
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