Govt. ACFS​/ARC - Victim Advocate - Closes

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Victim Advocate is responsible for managing a multidisciplinary caseload consisting of victim advocacy, multi-agency liaison, community support coordination, and non-therapeutic counseling. The position is responsible for ensuring the client’s needs are met and for ensuring the client’s safety.

• Provides in-home and in-office Crisis Counseling, assessment, case management, on-going non-therapeutic counseling, and coordination of multi-agency services.
• Provides resources, safety planning and advocacy to ensure the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional well being of victims of crime.
• Works on-call as a support for law enforcement personnel who need assistance with victims in crisis.
• Prepares victims to testify in criminal cases, assists with legal paperwork and advocates for victims in courtroom settings, both verbally and in writing.
• Works within Tribal, State, and Federal court systems to assist clients in understanding complex legal proceedings, advises victims of their rights and keeps informed of case developments.
• Provides emergency legal advocacy for victims in need of personal protection orders through completion of required legal forms and proper documentation.
• Documents service provisions and meets specific deadlines.
• Communicates with community and individuals through outreach programs and community education.
• Presents informational materials on victim issues to individuals, agencies and professional staff including law enforcement, social services and health services.

• Continues professional development and invests time in staying current on the profession.

Immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor/manager, managers in other departments, customers, outside vendors/service providers, professional level employees including law enforcement, court personnel, federal criminal justice systems.

Position light with frequent lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Physical factors include constant sitting, use of hearing, smell, near/midrange/far vision, depth perception, color/field of vision; frequent driving and typing; and occasional standing, walking, lifting/pushing/carrying/pulling, stooping and kneeling, reaching, manual handling and bending. Working conditions include occasional exposure to weather, extreme hot/cold, wet/humidity, and noise and air quality. Potential hazards include constant patient/client contact, computer use;

frequent exposures to chemicals, insecticides/pesticides, infectious exposure; and occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, needles/syringes and equipment. Position has exposure to high risk and volatile situations.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, related fields of Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Political Science or five years demonstrated ability in related work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Experience:

Minimum of one-year experience working in the social services field or with advocacy resource programs required in addition to above stated degree requirements.

Certification/License:
Will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check. Must maintain a good moral character standing. Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Must comply with annual license review and insurability standards. Must comply with the Sault Tribe's Drug-Free Workplace Policy which may include random drug tests.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must maintain confidentiality. Must have advanced knowledge of dynamics of domestic violence, sexual…