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 and domestic violence 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 funding. 
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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). 
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License. 
• Must be able to pass a background check. 

• Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend or kneel for long periods of time.
• Sitting or standing or walking for long period of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking hearing and visual acuity.
• Frequent lifting (up to 15 lbs)
• Occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs)

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (AST) is committed to Equal Employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. However, in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code 472 and 473) preference in filling vacancies are given to qualified Indian candidates. AST will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments.

Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace