Family Violence Prevention Advocate

Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada • Sparks, NV

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the FVPP Program Director, the Family Violence Prevention Advocate will provide direct services, advocacy development of safety plans and coordinate emergency related services to victims of family violence. This position will collaborate proactively 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and dependable.
• Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to know how to use Zoom video.
• Must have excellent computer skills.
• Ability to be on-call for client and victim calls 24 hours per day, 7 days a week when scheduled.
• Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Must be available for possible overnight travel to outlying areas and rural communities.
• Ability to work independently, but most importantly part of a team.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service both internally and to clients and colleagues.
• Must possess a valid Nevada’s Driver’s license, a reliable vehicle with insurance and have a safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in domestic violence or social service-related field, preferred.
• Knowledge of grant-funded programs.

Responsibilities

• Advocacy and provide emergency services to victims of family violence, processing program intakes, conducting initial assessments, and providing crisis intervention.
• Work closely with tribal law enforcement, tribal social services, tribal court systems, and all 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 utilizing an electronic record system.
• Develop brochures and flyers for outreach event opportunities.
• Travel to outlying and rural tribal communities to conduct presentations, training workshops, and assist victims seeking assistance from the program.
• Always maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Distribution of hygiene, food and other essentials as needed.
• Participate in all staff meetings and provide feedback and information.
• Maintain and lead weekly staff meetings for Elko office projects.
• Maintain effective communication among office staff and report results directly to the Program Director.
• Track and assign employees to outreach tasks to expedite the approval process for outreach events. Including coordinating travel rotation with advocates between rural tribes
• Coordinate with the outside offices for upcoming presentations to northeastern area tribes to eliminate duplication and proper assignment
• Assist in coordinating the overflow of clients per advocate ratio and report the ratio directly to the Program Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 15 paid holidays per year
• 2 weeks of annual leave (vacation)
• Paid sick leave
• 100% employer-paid health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match
• Additional professional development and training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED