Employment Opportunities

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

With the advice and approval of the Domestic Violence Director, formulates and implements procedures and recommends policies designed to enhance the effectiveness of the program and to further the goals, policies and initiatives of the program.

To provide immediate shelter, supportive services, and access to community-based programs for victims of family violence, domestic violence and dating violence and their dependents.

To provide specialized services for children exposed to family violence, domestic violence and dating violence; underserved populations; and victims who are members of racial and ethnic minority populations.

Contacts and meets victims regarding their particular situation.

Assists victims in knowing their rights about obtaining an Order of Protection and what to do when the Order is violated.

Prepares the victim for court testimony and accompanies the victim to court, arranging for child care if necessary.

Maintains regular office hours for meeting with victims to make it easier for the victim to initiate criminal proceedings or receive assistance. Also may require after hours and weekend hours to help in case of emergency with clients.

Obtains full and complete statements from victims as well as medical releases to provide necessary evidence for prosecution.

Provides referrals to victims for counseling, support groups and financial assistance to better support the victim.

Serves as a resource to law enforcement agencies to assist with the emergency needs of victims.  
Serves as a resource to the Tribal Court to provide court ordered services or refer clients to these services.

Responsible for participation in special projects such as development of training programs and presentations to law enforcement agencies, community agencies and community groups to inform about family violence prevention.

Ability to work independently.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  Position may be filled with a (B. A.) from a four-year college or university with a major in social work, family services, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience pending graduation.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as law enforcement reports, government or agency regulations and legal interpretations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and policy and procedure recommendations. Ability to speak effectively before individuals, public groups and employees of the organization.

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

REASONING ABILITY to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Assist families to resolve complex family situations.  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS  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.

  
WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee work environment may have some hostile characteristics encountered while performing the primary functions of this job. Clients may be encounter primarily in their home or other site such as a police station or hospital. The employee should have knowledge of techniques to deal with hostile clients.

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