Prevention and Awareness Coordinator

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska; Macy (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska in Macy, NE seeks a Prevention & Awareness Coordinator to lead community-based education and prevention activities addressing dating violence and sexual exploitation. You will work with schools, tribal systems, and partner organizations to plan, implement, and report on victim services initiatives.

The role includes coordinating with elders and cultural experts to weave Umoⁿhoⁿ traditions into activities, conducting trainings, and supporting youth engagement through

Qualifications

• Proficient in public speaking and community education.
• Knowledge of Omaha culture and tribal referral processes.
• Able to use computers for data management and reporting.
• Awareness of victim services and trauma-informed approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide victim awareness, education, and prevention services to communities.
• Collaborate with Family Resource Center to offer classes and support groups.
• Train partner programs and organizations on victim services needs.
• Coordinate with justice, child welfare, and behavioral health systems.
• Participate in Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT) planning.
• Develop and present community assessments of resources and needs.

Skills

Public speaking

Cultural knowledge

Computer skills

Policy/compliance awareness

Education

AA Degree in Counseling or Psychology

Job description

SUMMARY: The Prevention & Awareness Coordinator will provide assessment, planning, development, and direction of the implementation of the Hu Ugine Project consisting of community-based awareness and education and prevention of victims of crime. The Prevention & Awareness Coordinator will provide direct outreach, awareness, education, and prevention activities within the communities of Macy, Walthill, and Rosalie. The Prevention & Awareness Coordinator will also work across tribal services systems, in the communities, and with the public school districts. A focus of prevention includes providing classroom activities for students ages 12-18 in dealing with dating violence and sexual exploitation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Provide, or arrange for, public and community-based victim awareness, education, and prevention services and activities including information, training, and presentations for the community concerning the various aspects of victimization in order to develop a better understanding of the problem and the Project.
• Provide community-based prevention services and will work with victims by providing education, classes, and support groups at the Family Resource Center.
• Provide training for partnering programs, agencies, and organizations specific to meeting the needs of victims of violence.
• Work within many partnering systems (i.e. criminal justice; child welfare; behavioral health) and with non-profit organizations.
• Participate in the Tribe's Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT) in strategic planning.
• Work with the CCRT partners, public schools, tribal systems, and tribal community stakeholders in completing a community assessment of available resources and needs of victims of crime.
• Complete a report of findings of the community assessment and present to the CCRT.
• Lead and occasionally facilitate CCRT strategic planning sessions in order to develop a Prevention Implementation Plan (PIP).
• Work with partnering programs, agencies, and organizations on planning and implementing awareness and education and prevention activities for the communities of Macy, Walthill, and Rosalie.
• Work directly with the public school administrators and teachers in preparing and delivering presentations to students ages 12-18 on dating violence and sexual exploitation.
• Provide opportunities for students ages 12-18 to participate in Talking Circles, traditional ceremonies, and planning sessions designed to support youth and give them a voice.
• Work with Tribal Elders and cultural experts to integrate Umoⁿhoⁿ cultural values, traditions, ceremonies, and languages into awareness and education and prevention activities.
• Recruit trainers to provide in-services, trainings, and workshops pertaining to victim services needs and community responses (trauma, cultural healing, etc.).
• Assist with developing and implementing safety plans for victims of violence, recovery planning for families, including group, family, and individual counseling and support.
• Work in coordination with the Victim Advocate and Cultural Practitioner to provide confidential support services for victims, including access to appropriate therapeutic and cultural approaches and methods.
• Will be responsible for collecting, storing, and reporting the performance measurement data of the Project.
• Assist in planning and implementing victim outreach and awareness or education programs, recovery support groups, workshops and activities.
• Will assist with providing classes, groups, and individual services primary to educating victims and the community on victimization, trauma, mental health and other related topics.
• Assist in developing and implementing Omaha cultural activities designed to enhance victims healing process and cultural identity.
• Support and provide guidance for parents to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting their children or youth who have experienced victimization.
• Assist with maintaining project records and data on a computer soft-wear system for the purpose of reporting and building a statistical data base/management information system
• Assist with the Laura's House on-call duties and fill in with scheduling when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of A.A. Degree in Counseling, Psychology or directly related field or working towards the above or related degree.
• 2 - 4 years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified and preferably in working with Native American populations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and/or REGISTRATIONS:

• Must have a valid driver's license and have proof of insurance or must be insurable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and/or ABILITIES:

• Must have a working understanding of Omaha culture, tribal systems, and tribal referral process.
• Must be agreeable to having regular drug and alcohol testing/screening.
• Must possess quality computer skills.
• Must possess strong public speaking skills, able to provide community lectures and education on Omaha culture and substance abuse.

PLEASE NOTE: P.L. 93-638, Indian Preference and Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance, (TERO), will be practiced, however all qualified applicants will be considered.