Indigenous Victim Services

PURPOSE As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Indigenous Victim Service Worker will provide services that are culturally relevant, culturally safe, and trauma-informed for Indigenous sexual assault survivors. The service worker will focus on counselling survivors and will be achieved through a community-based direct referral process. The program is open to any Indigenous person (First Nations, Inuit, Métis), members of the LGBTQ2S community and their family members. HOW WE CAN HELP: The Indigenous Victim Services Worker provides culturally-sensitive services to Indigenous victims of violence to lessen the trauma and assist in the recovery associated with being a victim of crime through the provision of counselling, support, information, referrals, and practical assistance by: Providing emotional and cultural support specific to clients unique needs and concerns. Developing and supporting comprehensive individualized safety plans. Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team including team meetings with police, community-based victim services, NCCABC Family Advocate, housing agencies, transition homes, MCFD, and other key partners. Maintaining contact and network with other community services providers and criminal justice system personnel and to provide a referral base for clients; providing community outreach and public education to promote awareness regarding victims issues and victim services. Assisting in completing and submitting forms including Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) applications, Victim Impact Statements, BC Housing applications and registration with the Victim Safety Unit. Providing information and orientation regarding the Criminal Justice system and roles of key parties. Maintaining integrity and hold confidentiality as a Victim Services Worker, while collaborating with systems with differing mandates and perspectives.PURPOSE As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Indigenous Victim Service Worker will provide services that are culturally relevant, culturally safe, and trauma-informed for Indigenous sexual assault survivors. The service worker will focus on counselling survivors and will be achieved through a community-based direct referral process. The program is open to any Indigenous person (First Nations, Inuit, Métis), members of the LGBTQ2S community and their family members. HOW WE CAN HELP: The Indigenous Victim Services Worker provides culturally-sensitive services to Indigenous victims of violence to lessen the trauma and assist in the recovery associated with being a victim of crime through the provision of counselling, support, information, referrals, and practical assistance by: Providing emotional and cultural support specific to clients unique needs and concerns. Developing and supporting comprehensive individualized safety plans. Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team including team meetings with police, community-based victim services, NCCABC Family Advocate, housing agencies, transition homes, MCFD, and other key partners. Maintaining contact and network with other community services providers and criminal justice system personnel and to provide a referral base for clients; providing community outreach and public education to promote awareness regarding victims issues and victim services. Assisting in completing and submitting forms including Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) applications, Victim Impact Statements, BC Housing applications and registration with the Victim Safety Unit. Providing information and orientation regarding the Criminal Justice system and roles of key parties. Maintaining integrity and hold confidentiality as a Victim Services Worker, while collaborating with systems with differing mandates and perspectives.

Indigenous victims of violence any indigenous person (first nations, inuit, métis), members of the lgbtq2s community and their family members.

Call (604) 985-5355, or use the website.

Phone

(604) 985-5355, (877) 811-1190

Website

https://nccabc.ca/womens-safety/#indigenous-victim-services