Domestic Violence Advocate

SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Domestic Violence Advocate will provide direct services, advocacy, and coordinate emergency related services to victims of Domestic Violence, dating violence or stalking. This position will also proactively work with Nevada tribal communities focusing on education, outreach and prevention. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week and requires some overnight travel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS including but not limited to:

• Advocacy and provide emergency services victims of Domestic Violence, processing program intakes, conducting initial assessments, and providing crisis intervention;
• Work closely with tribal law enforcement, tribal social services, tribal court systems, and other related Native American and non-Native American related agencies and organizations to develop a network of resources available to clients and victims;
• Maintaining adequate participant data, and statistical information for grant reporting and audit purposes;
• Developing brochures, flyers, media advertising;
• Travel to outlying and rural tribal communities to conduct presentations, training workshops, and assist victims seeking assistance from program;
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism at all times;
• Promote the program and services available through media, social media, and other mainstream outlets;
• Participate in and represent program at outreach, networking, and training events throughout the community, and providing information about services available;
• Participate in monthly staff meetings and provide feedback and information;
• Perform other duties as

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a valid Driver's License and reliable transportation;
• High school diploma
• Experience working in Domestic Violence or social service-related field; preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Must be available for frequent overnight travel to outlying areas and rural
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office with proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher and Media Design
• Must have excellent computer skills;
• Must have excellent writing and communication skills;
• Ability to be on-call for client and victim calls 24 hours per day, 7 days per week;
• Ability to work independently, but most importantly part of a team;
• Ability to provide excellent customer service both internally and to clients and colleagues;

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 & 473). However, Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will be considered in accordance with the provisions in Section 703 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, amended in 1991.