Junction | Victim Support Worker – Victims Assistance Program (Wodonga)

Victim Support Worker – Victims Assistance Program (Wodonga)The aim of the VAP is to assist victim-survivors by providing an accessible service where clients are listened to, informed, and empowered in their pathway to recovery. As the Victim Support Worker, you will respond to those that have experienced violent crime against the person. They might be a primary, secondary or related Victim-Survivor. The program is developed to assist clients with any support needs that have arisen as a result of the crime. You will be providing your clients with information, assisting them through any police or justice system processes, referring to other services and responding with any other actions as required.
The VSW's primary function is to commence Intake and Assessment for all clients accessing the VAP. Through allocation of clients for support, the VSW will then commence ongoing service delivery with clients including accessing therapeutic interventions, accessing brokerage, assisting with Victim Impact Statements, VOCAT applications, attending police and court matters, and providing ongoing practical, emotional and task-based support.
#J-18808-Ljbffr