Community Advocate - CBS - Juneau

Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes•Juneau, AK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Advocate works with community partners to provide technical assistance, information, and referrals for tribal citizens who have experienced crime-related victimization. The role provides direct services and connects victims with community resources to address immediate needs, while offering follow-up support to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes. The advocate helps victims understand the criminal justice process and access services through Tlingit & Haida’s Community Advocacy Program and federal, tribal, state, and local victim assistance programs. The role also advocates for culturally based services, including information and referrals. The position provides crisis intervention, victim advocacy, legal and court-related support, outreach, and training. It maintains confidential participant records, conducts intakes and assessments, prepares grant reports, coordinates with prosecutors and service providers, and supports culturally responsive community and agency responses to victimization. Most work takes place in a professional office setting; travel by small aircraft or ferry may be required.

Requirements

Associate degree in Social Work, Public Health, or a related field, with two years of related experience; alternatively, a high school diploma and four years of experience in a related field.
Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, the public, judges, court personnel, project partners, and tribal governments.
Manage a varied caseload and maintain accurate, complete case files.
Demonstrate strong prioritization and time-management skills.
Understand the civil equal-justice legal needs of tribal members, including the needs of domestic violence survivors and low-income families.
Communicate effectively, motivate others, and work collaboratively with diverse groups and perspectives.
Be willing and able to learn and integrate new technologies and methodologies.
Work independently and remain self-motivated.
Collaborate, coordinate, implement, and advocate for youth, adults, families, and the community.
Demonstrate strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with people from varied socioeconomic and cultural groups.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office products.
Be able to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Commit to self-care and understand the Tribes’ mission and culture.
Maintain appropriate boundaries with staff and clients.
Meet the physical demands of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying items weighing less than 40 pounds.
Complete required criminal background checks and, if required, pre-employment and subsequent random drug and alcohol screenings.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Maintain strict confidentiality and protect participants’ privacy rights.
Conduct participant intakes, assessments, and other direct victim services.
Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and support to victims of crime, including immediate support in person, by phone, or via Zoom.
Prepare and submit accurate, timely reports for program grants.
Provide legal advocacy to tribal members who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, and sex trafficking.
Conduct intensive interviews within 48 hours of reported cases involving tribal members.
Review case files for completeness and record order before hearings; answer questions about court policies and procedures, case status, and court records.
Assist tribal programs and communities in developing responses to domestic violence affecting tribal citizens.
Build positive working relationships with tribal and local service providers.
Participate in intra- and interagency meetings concerning effective responses to adult and child victims of domestic violence and related crimes.
Refer victims to services addressing immediate needs, such as transportation, food, shelter, clothing, childcare, and behavioral services.
Accompany victims to Tribal, State, or Federal court hearings and meetings with prosecutors.
Review, process, and track legal documents, including summons, petitions, motions, affidavits, notices, and other filings.
Coordinate and assist prosecutors with victim and witness trial preparation.
Provide logistical support and assistance to victims during the judicial process.
Serve as a liaison between victims and prosecutors, courts, law enforcement agencies, parole officers, and probation officers.
Develop, disseminate, and present public education materials about sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, sex trafficking, and stalking.
Provide training to community members, agencies, and tribal government employees to increase capacity, efficiency, and responses to victims of crime.
Assist with training local law enforcement officers, judges, and court staff, emphasizing culturally responsive services.
Perform other duties as assigned.