Transitional Housing Victim Advocate - Crisis Support

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Inc; Perkins (OK); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 63 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Inc. seeks a Transitional Housing Victim Advocate to support crime victims on trust land and in tribal service areas. You will inform victims of rights, provide crisis counseling, and guide them through case status and restitution options.

Responsibilities include on-scene crisis intervention, case management, liaison with agencies, and developing program forms and guides. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is required; knowledge of tribal cultures is essential.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology or related field.
• Three year’s work experience in human services.
• Possess knowledge of victim assistance including applicable standards, laws, regulations, and codes.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Must be willing to work other than normal hours including weekends and holidays.
• Must have the ability to deal with crisis oriented situations and extreme human behaviors or reactions caused by crisis.
• Respect tribal cultures, customs, beliefs, values, social systems, and structure of Indian families.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Active Driver’s License.

Responsabilidades

• Receives, examines, and evaluates every report on victimization on trust land of the Iowa Tribe and rural service area of the Tribe.
• Provides crisis intervention on scene or by phone to victims of crime and survivors of tragedy.
• Provides support and informs victims of case status.
• Connects victims with appropriate resources and referrals.
• Conducts case management; retrieves and reviews case reports.
• Provides appropriate literature to victims.
• Follows up with officers and detectives, and assesses any other follow-up requirements.
• Completes necessary paperwork.
• Maintains liaison with local, state, and federal agencies for the purpose of implementing and interpreting the Tribal Victim Assistance services, functions, and program.
• Works to increase public awareness of the program among providers and the American Indian community members.
• Provides technical assistance and participates in all functions of the Project advisory team.
• Responsible for collecting and reporting tribal victim assistance statistics for reporting to the funding agency.
• Other duties as necessary.

Conhecimentos

Crisis intervention

Case management

Victim assistance

Cultural sensitivity

Communication skills

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Three year’s work experience in human services

Knowledge of victim assistance standards/laws

Flexible hours including weekends/holidays

Tribal cultures understanding

CPR and First Aid Certification

Active Driver’s License

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Inc. seeks a Transitional Housing Victim Advocate to support crime victims on trust land and in tribal service areas. You will inform victims of rights, provide crisis counseling, and guide them through case status and restitution options.

Responsibilities include on-scene crisis intervention, case management, liaison with agencies, and developing program forms and guides. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is required; knowledge of tribal cultures is essential.