Employment Opportunities

General Description

Responsibilities

• Meet with victims of crime to assist with short term and long-term needs including victims of elder abuse, survivors of homicide, adult victims of child sexual assault/abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, and human trafficking.
• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization for elder abuse victims. Provide linkages/referrals to community services.
• Provide case management services to assist with: reduction in victimization, increased level of functioning, improved capacity for independence, reduction in level of isolation.
• Possess strong knowledge of elder domestic/family/sexual abuse, crisis intervention and community wide resources.
• Maintain a commitment to quality client service for the agency, allied partners, members, and communities at large.
• Assist victims in knowing their rights about obtaining a Protective Order and what to do when the Order is violated.

• Develop and maintain working relationship with Tribal Elders and pertinent departments operating within the Tribe.
• Incorporate cultural practices and traditional ways to support victims of crime such as talking circle, sweat lodges, and other cultural activities to help support healing for crime victims.
• Accompany client to law enforcement, attorney meetings, and court hearings.
• Maintain appropriate client records, analyze and report client and program data.
• Maintain client database.
• Perform all duties required to achieve OVC objectives.
• Complete client intake forms, documents services and referrals provided; conduct thorough case management on all cases to include follow-up contacts.
• Works closely and interacts with attorney, detectives, deputies, patrol officers, supervisors, service providers, and other advocates, governmental agencies, and the general public to ensure a survivor’s rights and needs are addressed.
• Responds to cases where a victim of crime advocate is required during and/or after business hours.
• Presents to community groups and others interested in issues related to services for victims of crimes throughout Oklahoma, Pottawatomie and Cleveland County.
• Provide support, referrals, and information related to crime victim’s rights and victim compensation information and applications.
• Provide outreach events to publicize OVC program and services.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours (nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.) to meet the needs of clients and their families.
• Travel to meet OVC (Office Victims of Crime) continued education standards. Travel to specified  advocacy trainings and/or conferences by the OVC. Travel expenses paid by the project.
• Able to confront and solve basic practical issues and problems that may arise in a variety of situations.
• Empower clients to achieve goals and make positive changes in their lives.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and be on call to assist crime victims at the scene.
• Physical requirements include bending, stooping, and at times lifting up to 30lbs.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Social Work or a related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preference will be given to persons with the following or similar certifications: Certified Domestic & Sexual Violence Response Professional, State-Certified Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training Program or SANE/SART (sexual assault nurse examiner/sexual assault response team).
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Native American Preference/EOE/Drug Free Workplace