Lead Tribal Victim Services Specialist

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation; Mayetta (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay periods

Holiday pay

Birthday leave

Vacation & Sick leave

Low-Cost benefits plan

401(k) matching program

Job summary

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation in Mayetta, KS, seeks a Tribal Victim Services Program Manager to oversee immediate and ongoing assistance to Native American victims of crime in the Northeast Kansas area. You will conduct phone and in-person assessments, provide referrals and case management, and advocate through the criminal justice process.

Role includes planning and carrying out educational/outreach events, developing and maintaining cooperative work with the program, department, community,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice, or related field with 4 years verifiable experience in psychology, criminal justice, social work, or social service-related field.
• 2 years' experience in victim services and/or 4 years verifiable experience in psychology, criminal justice, social work, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provides immediate and on-going assistance to Native American victims of crime including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and elder abuse in the Northeast Kansas area.
• Conducts phone and in-person assessments, provides referrals and case management services to victims; advocates through support, information and assistance to victims as their case moves through the criminal justice process and beyond.
• Assists with planning and carrying out educational and outreach events; develops, maintains and works cooperatively within the program, department, community, Nation and service area to reduce the impact of domestic violence in tribal communities and to improve tribal and non-tribal systems and agency responses to victims of crime.

Skills

Victim services

Case management

Advocacy

Education outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice, or related field

Job description

Tier: 1

Department: Social Services

Supervisor: Tribal Victim Services Program Manager

Location: 11400 158th Road Mayetta, KS 66509

Pay Range: $24.77-$28.49

Offering rate will vary within the listed hourly range above. *Supported by the Department budget & related experience/education*

• Preference in employment actions exercised in accordance with applicable law. Applicants must provide proof of eligibility for preference.
• Benefits for Full-Time: Weekly pay periods, Holiday pay, paid Birthday leave, Weekly accruals for Vacation & Sick leave, Administrative, Bereavement, and Educational Leave available, Low-Cost & Low-Deductible Benefits Plans & Generous 401(k) matching program.

Questions before applying? 785-966-3060

Role:

Provides immediate and on-going assistance to Native American victims of crime including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and elder abuse in the Northeast Kansas area. Conducts phone and in-person assessments, provides referrals and case management services to victims; advocates through support, information and assistance to victims as their case moves through the criminal justice process and beyond; assists with planning and carrying out educational and outreach events; develops, maintains and works cooperatively within the program, department, community, Nation and service area to reduce the impact of domestic violence in tribal communities and to improve tribal and non-tribal systems and agency responses to victims of crime.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all minimum requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Minimum Requirements:

Driving: Must have a valid Kansas driver's license free of occupational restrictions, and must be insurable with the Nation's
insurance.

Experience: 2 years' experience in victim services and/or 4 years verifiable experience in psychology, criminal justice, social work, or a social service-related field.

Education: Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice, or other social science related field and 4 years verifiable experience in psychology, criminal justice, social work, or asocial service-related field.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with a $0.50 cent match up to 10% of eligible wages!
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous Leave policy plus an average of 18 paid company holidays
• Birthday Leave