Domestic Violence Advocate- Swing Shift

The Domestic Violence Advocacy Program is a Human Services program of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska whose focus is services to victims of domestic violence and or sexual assault. Victims include Women, men, children, elders and the family. The Domestic Violence Advocate provides supportive services to survivors of domestic violence and or sexual assault and their dependents to address issues including: housing, benefits, employment, childcare, medical and dental care, education, legal, mental health and substance abuse.

The Domestic Violence Advocate works with the Case Manager to provide case management and advocacy services for each client. These services are provided to residents of the shelter, and to non-resident clients of the program. The Domestic Violence Advocate assists with meetings and support groups, performs required reporting and documentation. The Domestic Violence Advocate will provide awareness education on domestic violence issues and the Domestic Violence Program.

This position will be primarily day shift with swing, or overnight shifts if needed at the Domestic Violence shelter.

• Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
• Provide on-call emergency services to victims of Domestic Violence, including but not limited to; transportation to shelter, hospital and place of safety, law enforcement, support during medical exams and other interviews.
• Complete client intake forms.
• Assist clients in developing a safety plan.
• Develop a service plan with each client and case manager, based on client’s individual needs.
• Provide advocacy services and make referrals for clients.
• Document in case files any changes or incidents regarding a client.
• Ensure all Client files are updated regularly and follow up with clients in accordance with program policies
• Attend program staff meetings as assigned.
• Assist other program employees with public awareness materials and public education on Domestic Violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking through meetings, and activities in the community.
• Ensure all client information is kept secure and confidential
• Ensure the shelter is a safe, secure, and confidential living environment
• Attend public speaking engagements and meetings that address and support the movement to end Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
• Represent the program in coalitions, community groups and others as directed.
• Attend training as directed by supervisor.
• Duties listed are only an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.

• Describes the scientific foundation of the field of public health.
• Use evidence in developing, implementing, evaluating and improving policies, programs and services.

• Recommend strategies, policies and programs based on current and projected trends and feasibility thereof.
• Use and assess integrated data and management systems to make informed public health decisions that can have impact on the Winnebago Community.

• Apply ethical data principles.

• Contributes to continuous improvement of individual, program and organizational performance.
• Participate in and/or provides opportunities for professional development opportunities.
• Contributes to continuous improvement of individual, program and organizational performance.

• Communicate the roles of governmental public health and public health stakeholders as well as information to influence…