Family Violence Advocate

VACANCY ANN#: STOI24024
TITLE: FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAM ADVOCATE
DEPARTMENT: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
LOCATION: WELLPINIT WA
STATUS: REGULAR/FULLTIME NONEXEMPT
RATE OF PAY: $21.00 / PER HOUR
OPENING DATE: APRIL 9 2024
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

INTRODUCTION

The Family Violence Advocate provides comprehensive support advocacy and resources to individuals and families affected by family violence including domestic violence sexual child abuse and elder abuse in our rural tribal community. This position plays a critical role in promoting safety healing and empowerment for survivors and their families through crisis intervention advocacy and community collaboration.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Understanding of the dynamics of family violence including power and control tactics trauma responses and systemic barriers to safety and justice.
• Knowledge of traumainformed care principles and best practices for supporting survivors of trauma across the lifespan.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention safety planning and advocacy services to survivors in a compassionate culturally responsive and empowering manner.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust rapport and therapeutic relationships with survivors and their families from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of available community resources legal options and support services for survivors of family violence including tribalspecific resources and services.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality boundaries and ethical standards in working with survivors and their families.

Position is required to be oncall 24 hours a day and on weekends for crisis response on a rotating schedule with other staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct care and support services to clients who experience all crimes.
• Coordinate and develop reservation wide services outreach services and advocate for the victims in legal proceedings.
• Under the direct supervision of the Family Violence Program Manager the advocate will prioritize the safety and integrity of victims.
• Assist with the coordinated community response to intimate violence.
• Provide crisis intervention after initial contact by the client with 911 or Tribal law enforcement.
• Provide assistance in making informed choices and decisions about police reporting.
• Provide support during investigative and legal processes
• Promote spiritual and cultural traditions.
• Develop safety plans for client and self.
• Keep strict Family Violence Program confidentiality standards regarding clients.
• The incumbent will be oncall 24 hours a day and on weekends for crisis response on a regular basis Advise assist and update clients seeking protection and antiharassment orders both in person and by phone and advocates for clients at protection order hearings.
• When advocating for the client ensure appropriate and timely delivery of quality services.
• Debrief with your Team and/or the Family Violence Program Manager of new intakes.
• Keep timely and accurate records of services provided in the clients intake file.
• Responsible for collecting data and completing monthly reports.
• Responsible for providing trainings and educational programs about issues involving dating/domestic violence internet safety /sexual stalking bullying sex trafficking date healthy relationships and related topics.
• Maintain statistics of all activities for Grantor.
• Requires travel.
• Position is required to be oncall 24 hours a day and on weekends for crisis response on a rotating schedule with other staff.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience working in the field of family violence advocacy victim services or related human services field.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice advocacy and empowerment of survivors of family violence.
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.

PREFERRED REQUISITES

• Bachelors degree in social work psychology counseling or a related field.
• Experience working with tribal communities and knowledge of tribal culture traditions and governance structures related to family violence.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Salish.
• Completion of a family violence advocate training program or certification as a Family Violence Advocate.
• National Advocate Credential

*SAFETY SENSITIVE BACKGROUND SCREENING

Contact: Sabrina McCoy or Empero Corral

Fax #

Or down load: www.spokanetribe

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Applications Must Be Received In The Human Resources DepartmentNo Later Than 4:30 P.M. On The Closing Date

The Spokane Tribe Reserves The Right To Hire AccordingTo Its Indian Preference Policy

All Applicants Are Subject To A PreEmployment Drug Test

Safety Sensitive Positions Will Also Be Tested for

All Positions with The Spokane Tribe Are Subject To A90 Day Orientation Period