Employment Opportunities

The Sexual Assault Coordinator for the Domestic Violence Program of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma will be responsible for the planning, coordination and development of all activities related to the enhancements and expansion of services for victims/survivors of sexual assault. Also, the coordinator will work alongside the Domestic Violence Staff to assist with the coordination and management of other victims of crime such as domestic violence, dating violence, sex trafficking and stalking.   This person will report directly to the Director of Domestic Violence.                            

• Responds to victims of sexual assault that have been identified by either the process of intakes, referrals or crisis calls.
• Maintain confidentiality of clients and all documentation related to each case.
• Prepare reports and collect data as needed for program evaluation and grant compliance.
• Provides case-management services, conducting intake, safety planning, and conducting case management meeting to develop and update goals.
• Provide crisis intervention, resource/referral, and support to individuals seeking shelter, housing, legal advocacy, counseling, and other community resources.
• Provide community education through participation in community/tribal outreach events.
• Be available for on-call duty to provide direct services to clients identified as victims of domestic/ sexual violence at local hospitals within service area.  Provide accompaniment to law enforcement interviews and/or medical/forensic exams when requested.
• Assist victims/survivors in knowing their rights about obtaining a Protective Order and what to do when the order is violated.
• Determine appropriate services for incoming clients.
• Be thoroughly familiar with the policies and procedures guiding the work of this posit on in particular and the program or department overall. Perform job functions in line with these policies and procedures.
• Understanding and support of the agency's mission.
• Empower clients to achieve goals and make positive changes in their lives.
• Increase knowledge of local referral sources and ability to coordinate services with other providers.
• Maintains regular office hours and be on call for meeting with victims/survivors to make it easier for the victim/survivor to initiate criminal proceedings or receive assistance. Be available for on-call duty to provide direct services to clients identified as victims of domestic/ sexual violence at local hospitals within service area.
• In/Out of State Training as permitted by finding.
• Work with hired outside contractor to assist with the Domestic Violence Program Scan/Assessment.  Gather and provide all needed documentation and data.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must work well with persons of varied racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, sexual preference backgrounds and with individuals who are differently-abled and must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts required to assist with budget management.

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.

The employee work environment may have some hostile characteristics encountered while performing the primary functions of this job. Clients may be encountered in their home or other public spaces. The employee should have knowledge of techniques to deal with hostile clients.

This job will require some in-state and out-of-state travel.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field; 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).​