Tribal Victim Services Specialist

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation; Mayetta (KS); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Birthday leave

Vacation & Sick leave accruals

Bereavement leave

Educational leave

Low-cost benefits

401(k) matching

Job summary

The Tribal Victim Services (TVS) Specialist provides immediate and on-going assistance to Native American victims of crime in the Northeast Kansas area, including referrals and case management services.

Advocates offer support, information and assistance as cases move through the criminal justice process and beyond, helping victims identify needs and access essential services.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience advocating for individuals in need of assessments, referrals, support services and case management.
• Education may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate and on-going assistance to Native American victims of crime in the Northeast Kansas area, including referrals and case management.
• Advocate through support, information and assistance to victims as their case moves through the criminal justice process and beyond.
• Assist victims with identifying needs.

Education

Associate degree in psychology/social work/criminal justice or related field

High School Diploma or GED + advocacy certification

Job description

Tier: 1

Department: Social Services

Supervisor: Tribal Victim Services Program Manager

Location: 11400 158th Road Mayetta, KS 66509

Pay Range: $22.52 - $25.90

Offering rate will vary within the listed hourly range above. *Supported by the Department budget & related experience/education*

• Preference in employment actions exercised in accordance with applicable law. Applicants must provide proof of eligibility for preference.
• Benefits for Full-Time: Weekly pay periods, Holiday pay, paid Birthday leave, Weekly accruals for Vacation & Sick leave, Administrative, Bereavement, and Educational Leave available, Low-Cost & Low-Deductible Benefits Plans & Generous 401(k) matching program.

Questions before applying? 785-966-3060

Role:

The Tribal Victim Services (TVS) Specialist provide immediate and on-going assistance to Native American victims of crime including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and elder abuse in the Northeast Kansas area to include referrals and case management services to victims; advocates through support, information and assistance to victims as their case moves through the criminal justice process and beyond; assists victims with identifying needs.

Minimum Requirements:

Driving: Must have a valid Kansas driver's license and be insurable with the Nation's insurance

Experience: 1 year of similar or related experience advocating for individuals in need of assessments, referrals, support services and case management. Education may be substituted for experience.

Education: Associate degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice, or other social services related field OR High School Diploma/GED and completion certification as an advocate, law enforcement officer, social work case manager, or a similar and relevant field.