Victim Services Advocate

Chickaloon Native Village; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

14 paid holidays

Accrued PTO

Free training opportunities

Cultural activities

Job summary

Chickaloon Native Village is seeking a compassionate Victim Services Advocate to support individuals impacted by violence and trauma. This full-time role emphasizes advocacy, safety planning, and navigating complex systems. Ideal candidates will possess 2-3 years of relevant experience and strong interpersonal skills.

The position includes a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Join a mission-driven team focused on making a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in social work or victim advocacy.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Support victims and families through advocacy and crisis response.
• Provide safety planning and guidance in navigating systems.
• Maintain confidentiality and build trusting relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Leadership skills

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Position Announcement

Job Title: Victim Services Advocate

Department: Family Services

Division: Judicial, Family, & Recovery Services

Mission: Helping Our Citizens and Community to Thrive

Values: Care and love for each other, education, honesty, humor, and respect.

Who We Are Seeking

We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and culturally responsive professional who is committed to supporting victims and families through advocacy, crisis response, and coordinated care. The Victim Services Advocate will work closely with individuals impacted by violence, abuse, and trauma, providing support, safety planning, and guidance in navigating complex systems including legal, child welfare, healthcare, and behavioral health services. This role requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to respond effectively in sensitive and high‑pressure situations. The ideal candidate is trauma‑informed, collaborative, and dedicated to maintaining confidentiality while building trusting relationships with clients, partners, and the community. They are passionate about making a meaningful impact and thrive in a team‑oriented, mission‑driven environment focused on helping individuals and families achieve safety, stability, and healing.

CVTC Offers

A welcoming and inclusive workplace that prioritizes each staff member’s professional development, health, and overall well‑being. This is a full‑time, 36 hours per week position, with competitive pay and a flexible benefits package including a 401(k) retirement plan, 14 paid holidays, accrued PTO, free training and educational opportunities, that includes opportunities to learn the Ahtna language and culture.

Our environment is family‑friendly, with cultural and wellness activities and opportunities for fun!

Qualifications, Education & Experience

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in social work, victim advocacy, or other relevant work. Training will be provided for CNV Tribal Citizens.
• Associate’s Degree preferred; may be substituted for 2 additional years of relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and leadership skills, including the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, establish and maintain cooperative relationships, and work successfully as a member of a team.
• Excellent time management, problem‑solving, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to meet sometimes competing deadlines.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to function well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software.

Certificates and Licenses

A valid Alaska Driver’s license and the ability to be insured on CVTC’s vehicle insurance policy is a requirement of this position.

Pre‑Employment Drug Screening and Background Check

This position requires completing and passing a pre‑employment state and federal background check as a condition of employment.

Hiring Preferences

Preferred candidates will be Alaska Native and American Indian peoples, in accordance with P.L. 93‑638, and family and local hiring preferences also apply.