Ishtar Women’s Resource Society

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Ishtar is seeking a full-time Community Based Victim Services Worker. CBVS workers provide support services, practical assistance, information, and referrals to clients who have been the victims of a power-based crime. Details: https://lnkd.in/gmQRiBXT . . . #IntimatePartnerViolence #DomesticAbuse #ViolenceAgainstWomen #WomenAndChildren #HelpEndViolence #LangleyBC #TheLangleys #LangleyTownship

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🔶 Community Based Victim Services Worker 🔶 Ishtar Women’s Resource Society seeks a part-time Community Based Victim Services Worker (CBVS). CBVS workers provide support services, practical assistance, information, and referrals to clients who have been the victims of a power-based crime. You'll provide direct program services: 🧡 assist women and their children with safety planning 🧡 risk assessment 🧡 court orientation and accompaniment 🧡 crown interviews 🧡 liaise on women’s behalf with crown counsel and police 🧡 provide client-centered emotional and practical support, info, resources, referrals 🧡 help with Crime Victim Assistance Applications and Victim Impact Statements See website for application details: https://lnkd.in/gam37Bkg

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