2026

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

1d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is a federally recognized Tribe with its ancestral homeland located in Niobrara, NE. The Tribe does not have a reservation in the classic definition; rather, the Ponca Restoration Act defined its jurisdiction as a ‘Service Delivery Area’ comprised of 15 counties throughout parts of Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. Within its Service Delivery Area, the Tribe offers a broad range of health, social, educational, and cultural services. This position will be responsible for the development and implementation of an Elders Abuse victim advocacy program with the goal to ensure the safety and well-being of Native American elders. This staff will assist elder crime victims with all aspects of their current situation to include: advocacy, safe living arrangements, immediate needs, transportation, and other safety planning activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, human service, social work or related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
One year experience working with survivors of domestic violence, family violence, or sexual assault.
One year experience developing, assisting and utilizing community resources.
Computer proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and be insurable.
Successfully pass drug and alcohol testing, motor vehicle, education, character, and criminal background checks.
Able and willing to travel in and out of the Ponca Service Delivery Area.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, human service, or related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
One year of experience in grant and budget management.
One year of experience in working with Native Americans or Native American organizations.
Knowledge and understanding of Public Law 93-638: Indian Self-Determination Act.

Responsibilities

Ensures the availability of advocacy services and emergency shelter for elder victims of domestic, family and sexual violence in all service areas of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska.
Develop and monitor care plans for elders experiencing abuse; facilitating transportation, maintaining current records of identified needs, and coordinate services with partnering agencies.
Increase community awareness of issues surrounding elder abuse through meetings, gatherings, social media, and presentations.
Provide referrals to available resources, including medical services, counseling, law enforcement, legal services, housing, and social services.
Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.
Organize meetings for tribal and partnering service providers, staff, elders, and families to provide culturally competent education on elder abuse, victim rights, laws, and available resources.
Assist clients with preparation of forms, such as protection orders, application for services, etc.
Prepare written reports noting the clients’ needs in relation to the violence committed, services provided, and assessing the effectiveness of service delivery methods.
Develops partnerships with nonprofit, non-governmental victim services agencies in the respective service areas that can assist the tribe in its efforts.
Create, update and maintain files in accordance with reporting requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.