Closes: 9/30/2020
Domestic Violence Advocate
Reports To: Domestic Violence Director
Salary (Grade): $15.05/Hr
Status: Reg. Full-Time (Non Exempt)
Location: Twelve Clans Unity Hospital, Winnebago Comprehensive Health Care System, Winnebago Ne.
Job Purpose & Position Overview
The Domestic Violence Advocacy Program is a Human Services program of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska whose focus is services to victims of domestic violence. Victims include Women, men, children, elders and the family. The Domestic Violence Advocate provides supportive services to survivors of domestic violence and their dependents to address issues including: housing, benefits, employment, childcare, medical and dental care, education, legal, mental health and substance abuse. The Domestic Violence Advocate also provides case management and advocacy services. These services are provided to residents of the shelter, and to non-resident clients of the program. The Domestic Violence Advocate facilitates the shelter residents’ meetings and support groups, performs required reporting and documentation. The Domestic Violence Advocate will provide awareness education on domestic violence issues and the Domestic Violence Intervention/Family Preservation program where needed. This position will be an overnight shift at the Domestic Violence shelter.
Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
Provide on-call emergency services to victims of Domestic Violence, including but not limited to; transportation to shelter, hospital and place of safety, law enforcement, support during medical exams and other interviews.
Complete client intake forms.
Assist clients in developing a safety plan.
Develop a service plan with each client, based on his or her individual needs.
Provide case management and advocacy services for clients.
Document in case file any contact made regarding a client.
Establish a training calendar for shelter residents.
Attend program staff meetings as assigned.
Develop and deliver public awareness materials and public education on Domestic Violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking through meetings, and activities in the community.
Create and facilitate training for community awareness.
Serve as liaison between shelter and community.
Schedule regular public speaking engagements that support the movement to end violence against women.
Represent the program on work groups, community groups and others as directed.
Attend training as directed by supervisor.
Duties listed are only an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
AA Degree and/or formal training specializing in Domestic Violence or Human Services field.
Two (2) years’ work experience in Domestic Violence or other Human Services field.
Two (2) years’ experience working with Winnebago Tribal members or other Native Americans.
Excellent communication skills.
Computer skills relevant to research, presentations, and report writing.
Strong inner-personal skills.
Ability to work as a team member.
Excellent organizational skills.
Experience in providing training, public education, and/or awareness activities to the public.
Must have a valid driver’s license and meet driver’s eligibility guidelines.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Training Requirements:
As Directed by management
Physical Requirements:
Light office work, which includes the ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.
While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
Ability to work outside in weather extremes.
Mental Requirements:
Reading, writing, calculating
Above average social interaction skills
Reasoning/Analysis
Works with minimal to no supervision
Language Requirements:
Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.
Certificates, Licenses & registrations:
All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.