DV Court Advocate

DV Outreach Court Advocate

Reports To: Director |
Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time |
Salary: Based on Salary Matrix + Benefits |
Benefits: Employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, paid time off incl. birthday leave

Attend community events to set up outreach presentations. Provide emergency intervention and stabilization for victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking in Tribal Court Criminal hearings. Assist the Anti-Human Trafficking Program with outreach events and needs. Network 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;
• Respond to telephone inquiries and walk-in requests for services, assess needs and respond 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;
• Attend Tribal Court DV Civil/Criminal hearings to offer direct services to victims;
• Provide crisis intervention, court accompaniment, information and referrals, and advocacy-based counseling and case management services;
• Refer court victims to Shelter Manager for shelter intakes;
• Network and form effective Multi-Disciplinary Team relationships with all Tribal Departments (Tribal Court, Wraparound, CRCAC, Family Services, APS, etc.);
• Provide domestic violence training through community outreach for Tribal, local, state, and federal agencies;
• Respond to requests from Tribal members or members of the community to supply information and referral to access programs, services, court system or other services;
• Assist victims & secondary victims, and alert clients to new services or resources as they become available, though outreach and direct service;
• Assist clients in preparing for court and present in court when necessary for both State and Tribal courts;
• Provide assistance to clients in accessing medical exams or other medical needs resulting from the victimization;
• Facilitate weekly women’s support groups by implementing Tribal cultural art and traditions;
• Provide Digital Safety Planning and assist clients with securing their digital accounts;
• Maintain case files for each client, and a data count for program grant reports and provide information to the Director;
• Assist clients in developing personal safety and address intimidation issues;
• Provide services to clients referred by local programs and/or agencies including Kwawachee and PTHA;
• Consult with service providers to insure continuity of case flow for intervention to adjudication;
• Identify and update resources to address clients concerns of retaliations, lack of trust in programs and services or fear of reporting;
• Attend weekly staff meetings and outreach meetings assigned;
• Maintain compliance of State, Federal and Trust Board grants;
• Perform 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 a 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,…