Community Advocate - CBS - Juneau

Tlingit & Haida•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, resource referrals, and support to address victims’ immediate needs, including follow-up support for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes. The Community 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 referral services. The position is in the Community & Behavioral Services department in Juneau, Alaska. It is a covered, non-exempt position at pay grade 8, with pay of $27.79+ DOE. Work is generally performed in a professional office setting and is mostly sedentary, with routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying items weighing less than 40 pounds. Some travel by small aircraft or ferry may be required. All employment is at will. Regular employees may be required to pass pre-employment and subsequent random drug and alcohol screenings, and all employees are subject to a criminal background check; employment offers are conditional on federal background-check results verifying eligibility to work for Tlingit & Haida.

Requirements

Associate degree in Social Work, Public Health, or a related field, plus 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 of age and have a valid driver’s license.
Willingness to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, the public, judges, court personnel, project partners, and tribal governments.
Ability to effectively manage a varied caseload and maintain accurate, complete case files.
Strong prioritization and time-management skills.
Understanding of the civil equal-justice legal needs of tribal members, including the unique needs of domestic violence survivors and low-income families.
Ability to communicate effectively, motivate others, and work collaboratively with diverse groups and perspectives.
Ability and willingness to learn and integrate new technologies and methodologies.
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
Ability to collaborate, coordinate, implement, and advocate for youth, adults, families, and communities.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with people from varied socioeconomic and cultural groups.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evening and weekend activities.
Commitment to self-care.
Understanding of the Tribes’ mission and culture.
Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with staff and clients in all circumstances.
Ability to 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.
Successful completion of required pre-employment and subsequent random drug and alcohol screening, where required for regular employees, and a criminal background check.

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.
Prepare and submit accurate, timely reports for related 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.
Develop positive working relationships with tribal and local service providers.
Participate in intra- and interagency meetings about effective responses to adult and child victims of domestic violence and related crimes.
Provide immediate crisis intervention and support to victims of domestic violence in person, by phone, or via Zoom.
Make referrals to meet victims’ 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, and parole and probation officers.
Develop, distribute, and present public education outreach materials about sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, sex trafficking, and stalking.
Provide training to the community, agencies, and tribal government employees to increase capacity, efficiency, and responsiveness to victims of crime.
Assist with training local law enforcement officers, judges, and other court staff, emphasizing culturally responsive services.
Perform other duties as assigned.