Sexual Assault Family Advocate (Open Until Filled)

The Tulalip Tribes; Tulalip Bay (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tulalip Tribes’ Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) & Legacy of Healing (LOH) seek a Sexual Assault Family Advocate to provide culturally competent, trauma-informed support and advocacy to child victims. The role includes crisis intervention, referrals, safety planning, and coordination with law enforcement and health professionals.

Responsibilities include assisting departmental work and special projects within a grant-funded program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate Degree in Human Services or related field; degree substitution allowed year-for-year with relevant experience.
• One year experience with trauma victims.
• One year experience using Microsoft Office programs.
• One year experience working in an office environment.
• Typing speed 30 WPM.
• WA State Driver License and personal auto insurance.
• Must pass pre-employment background check.
• Must adhere to Motor Vehicle Regulations (abstract required).
• Eight hours of DEI Training within 3 months; CPR/First Aid within 3 months.
• OCVA training 30 hours within 3 months; Advocate Core training 24 hours within 6 months.
• Mandated Reporter training on hire; eligible to work in Safe Zone per Title 4.4.25.680.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally competent, trauma-informed emotional support and advocacy for child victims of sexual abuse.
• Offer crisis intervention, resource referrals, safety planning, and coordination with law enforcement and health professionals.
• Assist or support department and special projects for CAC & LOH.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Human Services

Job description

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The Tulalip Tribes The Tulalip Tribes publicly announces that Indian Preference in hiring shall apply to Tulalip Tribal job opportunities according to our Preference Code.

DEPARTMENT:

Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) & Legacy of Healing (LOH)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Sexual Assault Family Advocate will provide culturally competent, and trauma informed emotional support, guidance, information, and advocacy services to children who have been victims of sexual abuse. Provide advocacy services such as crisis intervention, resource referrals, safety planning, and coordination with law enforcement, health professionals, and community agencies for victims. Assist or Director with departmental work and special projects.

COMPENSATION:

$25.31 hr.

Minimum Required Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Associate Degree in Human Services or related field. * Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Minimum Related Experience

• One (1) year experience working with and advocating for trauma victims
• One (1) year experience utilizing Microsoft Office programs
• One (1) year experience working in an office environment

Skills Testing

• Typing 30 WPM

Required Licenses/Certifications/Prerequisites

• WA State Driver License. (Personal Auto Insurance)
• Must adhere to the Motor Vehicle Regulations (Abstract Required)
• Complete eight (8) hours of DEI Training. *Will allow three (3) months to obtain.
• CPR/First Aide Certificate. *Will allow three (3) months to obtain.
• Thirty (30) hours OCVA of culturally and/or linguistically appropriate initial sexual assault training. *Will allow three (3) months to obtain.
• Twenty-four (24) hours of Advocate Core training *Will allow six (6) months to obtain.
• Mandated Reporter training upon hire.
• Must be eligible to work in a designated Safe Zone per Title 4. Section 4.25.680.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a grant funded Contracted position up for renewal annually.