Tribal Victim Services Specialist

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation•Mayetta, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tribal Victim Services Specialist provides immediate and ongoing assistance to Native American victims of crime in the Northeast Kansas area, including victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and elder abuse. The role provides referrals and case management services, advocates for victims by offering support, information, and assistance as their cases move through the criminal justice process and beyond, and helps victims identify their needs.

Requirements

At least 1 year of similar or related experience advocating for individuals who need assessments, referrals, support services, and case management; education may be substituted for experience.
Either an associate degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice, or another social services-related field, or a high school diploma/GED and completion certification as an advocate, law enforcement officer, social work case manager, or in a similar relevant field.
A valid Kansas driver's license and eligibility to be insured under the Nation's insurance.

Responsibilities

Provide immediate and ongoing assistance to Native American victims of crime, including victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and elder abuse.
Provide referrals and case management services to victims.
Advocate for victims by providing support, information, and assistance as their cases move through the criminal justice process and beyond.
Assist victims with identifying their needs.