Tribal Victim Advocacy & Crisis Counselor

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Inc; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Inc. seeks a Transitional Housing Victim Advocate to support crime victims on tribal lands and in the tribal service area.

You will inform victims of rights, provide crisis counseling, guide case status, and connect clients with community resources while ensuring compliance with policies and protocols. The role requires a bachelor's degree in social work or related field, three years in human services, crisis management skills, and flexible hours including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology or related field.
• Three years of work experience in human services.
• Knowledge of victim assistance standards, laws, regulations, and codes.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to handle crisis oriented situations and extreme human behaviors or reactions.
• Understanding of tribal cultures, customs, beliefs, values, social systems, and structure of Indian families.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains liaison with local, state, and federal agencies for the purpose of implementing and interpreting the Tribal Victim Assistance services, functions, and program.

Skills

Crisis counseling

Victim assistance knowledge

Cultural awareness

Interviewing skills

Case management

Community collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology or related field

Three year’s work experience in human services

CPR and First Aid Certification

Active Driver’s License

Job description

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Inc. seeks a Transitional Housing Victim Advocate to support crime victims on tribal lands and in the tribal service area.

You will inform victims of rights, provide crisis counseling, guide case status, and connect clients with community resources while ensuring compliance with policies and protocols. The role requires a bachelor's degree in social work or related field, three years in human services, crisis management skills, and flexible hours including