Tribal Court Family Advocate — Safe Exchange

RVIT; Covelo (CA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

RVIT is seeking a Safe Exchange Tribal Court Advocate to support families in the Round Valley Tribal Court and County Court settings. The role includes intake, service planning, facilitating family team meetings, and coordinating safe exchanges with a focus on safety and culturally competent service delivery.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with two years in social or legal services, experience with DV victims, and a valid CA driver's license.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of work in social services, legal services, advocacy or similar settings.
• Experience with vulnerable and marginalized populations.
• Interest in working as part of a tribal team and with diverse populations.
• Experience working with Domestic Violence victims.
• Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel regularly.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening (within 14 days of hire) and random drug testing thereafter.
• Must pass criminal background check and fingerprint check with the FBI & physical examination.
• The applicant must not have been found guilty of or entered a plea of no contender or guilty plea to any felonies offenses.

Responsabilidades

• Assesses family needs by responding to families appearing in the Round Valley Tribal Court and/or County Court settings.
• Conducts in-depth intakes and orientations with each family member including children to assess needs and create service plans and facilitate family team meetings (FTM).
• Provides in-depth, comprehensive services based on each family member’s needs, supervises and facilitates visits and safe exchanges, connects to services.
• Provides referrals and connections to community resources including group counseling and related services.
• Communicates with courts and legal systems to meet family’s legal needs, especially child-related.
• Conducts outreach to discuss Safe Exchange services with the broader service provider community and policymakers.
• Ability to work with Native American youth and families in culturally diverse environments.
• Balances support for adult and child victims; provides services and referrals for those who have used violence to enhance safety.
• Maintains confidentiality of records and information.
• Assists with program development and expansion.

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Two years in social services/legal/advocacy

Descripción del empleo

RVIT is seeking a Safe Exchange Tribal Court Advocate to support families in the Round Valley Tribal Court and County Court settings. The role includes intake, service planning, facilitating family team meetings, and coordinating safe exchanges with a focus on safety and culturally competent service delivery.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with two years in social or legal services, experience with DV victims, and a valid CA driver's license.