Domestic Violence Advocate- Swing Shift

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 and or sexual assault. Victims include Women, men, children, elders and the family. The Domestic Violence Advocate provides supportive services to survivors of domestic violence and or sexual assault 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 works with the Case Manager to provide case management and advocacy services for each client. These services are provided to residents of the shelter, and to non-resident clients of the program. The Domestic Violence Advocate assists with 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 Program. This position will be primarily day shift with swing, or overnight shifts if needed 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 and case manager, based on client’s individual needs.
• Provide advocacy services and make referrals for clients.
• Document in case files any changes or incidents regarding a client.
• Ensure all Client files are updated regularly and follow up with clients in accordance with program policies
• Attend program staff meetings as assigned.
• Assist other program employees with public awareness materials and public education on Domestic Violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking through meetings, and activities in the community.
• Ensure all client information is kept secure and confidential
• Ensure the shelter is a safe, secure, and confidential living environment
• Attend public speaking engagements and meetings that address and support the movement to end Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
• Represent the program in coalitions, 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.

Public Health Core Competencies for this Position Public Health Sciences

• Describes the scientific foundation of the field of public health.
• Use evidence in developing, implementing, evaluating and improving policies, programs and services.

Policy Development and Program Planning

• Recommend strategies, policies and programs based on current and projected trends and feasibility thereof.
• Use and assess integrated data and management systems to make informed public health decisions that can have impact on the Winnebago Community.

Analysis and Assessment

• Apply ethical data principles.

Leadership and Systems Thinking

• Contributes to continuous improvement of individual, program and organizational performance.
• Participate in and/or provides opportunities for professional development opportunities.
• Contributes to continuous improvement of individual, program and organizational performance.

Communication and Cultural Competency

• Communicate the roles of governmental public health and public health stakeholders as well as information to influence behavior and improve public health.
• Gather input from and facilitate communication among individuals, groups, organizations and local government to improve community health.
• Advocate for and demonstrate the value of a diverse public health workforce.

Financial Planning and Management

• Establishes teams for the purpose of achieving program and organizational goals.
• Motivates personnel for the purpose of achieving program and organization goals.
• Uses performance management systems for program and organizational improvement.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED, (AA or higher degree in Social Work preferred.)
• Two (2) years’ work experience in Domestic Violence or another 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 be within 30 minutes of driving time when on call
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet driver’s eligibility guidelines.
• Must have valid personal vehicle insurance or be insurable by WCHS.

Training Requirements:

• 20 hours of training per year in the areas of DV/SA awareness or victim advocacy
• As Directed by Policy and 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 safely 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.

Please note the position description duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice