- Participate in Three Sisters team review meetings as needed to provide status updates to the Lead Three Sisters Advocate to insure effective communication and collaboration between the staff.
- Participate in the CAP on-call rotation schedule
- Adhere to all Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and CAP Program policies and work rules, including strict adherence to confidentiality policies.
- Provide intake assessments to identify the risks and needs of the client.
- Provide direct domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy services including, but not limited to:
- Crisis intervention, safety planning, supportive counseling, transportation, and information and referrals for needed services.
- Advocate for clients with legal systems, social services, employers, health care, and other service providers to ensure the clients' rights are upheld.
- Assist victims with the preparation of court documentation and provide accompaniment to court appearances to provide support.
- Provide medical advocacy to domestic violence and sexual assault victims at area hospitals.
- Provide domestic violence education and long-term planning to clients.
- Work with victims to empower them and to teach life skills which will enable them to better access services to become self-sufficient.
- Maintain accurate and confidential case management records and databases including intake forms, case notes, statistical information, demographics, and referrals.
- Timely recordkeeping including monthly reports and all other required reports as assigned.
- Assist in planning and participating with outreach activities to educate the community on program services relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
- Obtain and Maintain appropriate training and certifications per the CAP Program Manager's staff training plan.
- Ability and willingness to travel to job-related trainings, conferences and meetings
- Other related duties as assigned
- A minimum of a high school diploma or GED with three years' experience in Human Services or a related field/oneyear experience working with trauma survivors preferred Or
- Associate's degree in Human Services or related field and oneyear experience working with trauma survivors preferred.
Three Sisters Advocate - Akwesasne, United States - Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
Description
Three Sisters AdvocateJob Closing:
May 1, 2024
JOB CODE:
SALARY:
$15.02- $21.71
STATUS:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt
LOCATION:
Undisclosed
DEPARTMENT:
Community Advocacy Program
REPORTS TO:
Lead Three Sisters Advocate
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Lead Three Sisters Advocate, the Three Sisters Advocate is responsible for providing trauma-informed services while advocating for and supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Due to the sensitive nature of information and personnel files maintained within the CAP Program, must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Strong oral and written communication skills required. Ability to work with diverse populations. Ability to interact sensitively with traumatized populations and to handle crisis appropriately.
Must be at least 18 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver's license with a clean driver abstract in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Fleet Policy.
The successful candidate must pass a test for illegal substances and pass a background check prior to employment being confirmed.
Applicants that are eligible for native preference must include Tribal Identification Card, Status Card or letter to be eligible for Native Preference.
All submissions can be emailed to human.- or by mail to Human Resources, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, Akwesasne, NY Due to our network security, we are unable to open hyperlinks.
Applicants will need to attach their documents as a PDF or WORD files if emailing. Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor.
DRUG TESTING POLICY
All positions require the successful candidate to pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.
BACKGROUND CHECK
Some positions require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes.
ELIGIBILITY LIST
A list of qualified candidates is created from interviews that may be used for Emergency Hire individuals to similar positions within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for a period of six months.
INTERVIEW
Testing in the applicable skills may be required as part of the interview process.
EMPLOYEE COVID VACCINATION POLICY
Effective July 3, 2023, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe no longer requires the COVID-19 Vaccination for any positions within the organization, to include Health Services.