DV Court Advocate

DV Outreach Court Advocate

Attend community events to set up outreach presentations. Provides emergency intervention and stabilization for victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking in Tribal Court Criminal hearings. Assists the Anti-Human Trafficking Program with outreach events and needs. Networks with all Tribal Departments and other local or state services to stabilize victims of crime.

Ability to create display boards and attend community events to provide outreach and awareness activities, including giving out program information and give away items;
Arrange and coordinate DV and Trafficking outreach and awareness activities, including an annual candlelight vigil, the annual Silent Witness Silhouette project, and the bathroom outreach project;
Responds to telephone inquiries and walk-in request for services, assesses needs and responds to crisis situations from victims of crime;
Provide support services to victims on an on-call basis, which includes substantial after hour client contact and extensive travel, as necessary;
Attends Tribal Court DV Civil/Criminal hearings to offer direct services to victims. Provides crisis intervention, court accompaniment, information and referrals and advocacy-based counseling and case management services. Refers court victims to Shelter Manager for shelter intakes. Networks and forms effective Multi-Disciplinary Team relationships with all Tribal Departments. Tribal Court, Wraparound, CRCAC, Family Services, APS, etc. Provides domestic violence training through community outreach for Tribal, local, state and federal agencies;
Responds to requests from Tribal members or members of the community to supply information and referral to access programs, services, court system or other services. Assists victims & secondary victims, and alerts clients to new services or resources as they become available, though outreach and direct service;
Assists clients in preparing for court and present in court when necessary for both State and Tribal courts;
Provides assistance to clients in accessing medical exams or other medical needs resulting from the victimization;
Facilitates weekly women's support groups by implementing Tribal cultural art and traditions;
Provide Digital Safety Planning and assist clients with securing their digital accounts;
Maintains case files for each client, and a data count for program grant reports and provides information to the Director. Assists clients in developing personal safety and address intimidation issues;
Provide services to clients referred by local programs and/or agencies including Kwawachee and PTHA;
Consults with service providers to insure continuity of case flow for intervention to adjudication;
Identifies and updates resources to address clients concerns of retaliations, lack of trust in programs and services or fear of reporting;
Attends weekly staff meetings and outreach meetings assigned;
Maintains compliance of State, Federal and Trust Board grants;
Performs other duties as assigned.

This position does not supervise staff.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Associates degree (A.A.) and advocate training and sexual assault training. or equivalent from two-year college with major coursework in sociology, psychology or other human services related field; and two or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Beginner to Intermediate experience and knowledge using word processing and spreadsheets (i.e. Word for Windows, Excel, Access, etc.).

Certified Tribal Trial Legal Advocacy Course

Digital Technology training that is DV, SA, trafficking specific Must complete required SOAR training and be fully SOAR Certified within 90 Days of hire. Must complete 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocacy 101 training within 6 months of hire. Must complete 40-hour Pierce County Sexual Assault Training within 6 months of hire.

Employee must demonstrate the ability to interact tactfully and positively with Tribal members, all levels of staff and management. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common professional journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from staff and regulatory agencies. Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. Ability to effectively present information to management, employees and groups of people.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions and apply them to practical situations.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish…