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 periods

Holiday pay

Birthday leave

Vacation & Sick leave accrual

Low-Cost Benefits Plans

Generous 401(k) matching

Job summary

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation in Mayetta, Kansas is seeking a Tribal Victim Services (TVS) Specialist to provide immediate and ongoing assistance to Native American victims of crime in the Northeast Kansas area, including referrals and case management as cases move through the criminal process.

You will advocate through support, information and assistance to victims, helping them identify needs and navigate services within the Tribal Victim Services program to ensure safety and access to

Qualifications

• Must have driving privileges and a valid Kansas driver's license.
• Minimum 1 year of related advocacy or case management experience.
• Education may substitute for experience in some cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate and ongoing assistance to Native American victims of crime in NE Kansas.
• Offer referrals and case management as cases move through the justice process.
• Advocate through support, information and assistance to victims, identifying their needs.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Crisis intervention

Education

Associate degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice, or other social services related field

High School Diploma/GED with certification as advocate, law enforcement officer, social work case manager, or similar

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.

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.