Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians

Job Description

Job Title:                   Resource Advocate

Department:              Social Services (MMIP 3)

Supervisor:                MMIP Program Coordinator

FSLA Status:             Non Exempt Part Time (Temporary)

Salary:          G5/S3-G5/S5 (DOE)

SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the MMIP Program Coordinator, the Resource Advocate will perform tasks related to creating and maintaining relationships with community partners, while arranging educational presentations on resources for the tribal clients and the local community.  This position will require scheduling, organizing, and facilitating ongoing classes and events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Identification and Outreach:

• Collaborate with outside agencies and community partners to identify victims, survivors, and families of victimization.
• Conduct outreach efforts to raise awareness of the needs and rights of victims.
• Build partnerships with local agencies to improve identification efforts.

  Parent and Guardian Engagement:

• Inform parents and guardians of available educational opportunities and support services for their children and families of victimization.
• Encourage active participation from parents and guardians in their children’s healing services.

 Professional Development:

• Provide training sessions for the community on identifying and supporting victims of crime.
• Offer professional development on the impacts of traumatization and available services for these families.

Identification and Needs Assessment:

• Including the needs of victims of crime and their families, as well as creating safety plans.

Interagency Collaboration:

• Partner with agencies to coordinate services for victims and their families.
• Work toward a unified approach to meet Federal requirements for serving victims of crime.

  Supportive Services:

• Transporting victims of crime and their families to identified appointments within the 5 counties (Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma, Alameda, and Contra Costa).
• Assisting with temporary restraining orders (TRO), as well as emergency/scattered housing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Continuous collaboration with the community, outreach, and cultural events.
• Organizing and scheduling appointments/meetings
• Assisting in organizing office activities, events, facilitating groups
• Assisting all Tribal Members with needs and resources within the community
• Photocopying, scanning and faxing documents
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, TEAMS)
• Processing written documents and correspondence
• Maintaining a high degree of confidentiality
• Time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Communication skills - verbal and written
• Case coordination with team members
• Other developmental duties as assigned

   

  OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other duties that may be delegated from time to time.

   

  QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

  The successful candidate must possess:

• Clear and concise verbal and written skills.
• Knowledge of relevant software applications including MS Office
• Ability to work effectively, either independently or cooperatively with others

   

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Intercultural sensitivity
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Community outreach skills with an emphasis of professionalism and public speaking
• Must be able to use all forms of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, and a FAX machine.
• An understanding of professionalism in the workplace
• An understanding of historical trauma as it relates to Native Americans

    

  Meet one of the following qualifications:

• Have obtained a Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree
• Two years- on-the-job experience working with victims or case management.
• Have a valid vocational training certificate, credential, or documentation demonstrating that the individual has knowledge in victimization advocacy.
• Have relevant life experience with children who have experienced high levels of trauma.

• A successful background check, including drug and alcohol screening, Livescan, and criminal history clearances
• A valid class “C” California Driver’s License
• Reliable transportation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods with frequent standing and walking.
• Must have normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination, corrected hearing and vision to normal range and the ability to verbally communicate.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

   

• Business casual work attire.

    

• Requires the availability to travel for meetings, conferences, and training activities.

   

• Work is performed in an office setting, field work outside the office, and continuous contact with staff, the public and Tribal members.

   

• Requires individuals who can adhere to a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:

Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians (SVBPI) will not allow or condone drug or other substance abuse in the workplace. SVBPI insist on a workplace free from alcohol, prescribed or other drug abuse and their effects.

• Employees must disclose to the Tribal Administrator the use of any prescription drugs along with the stated potential side effects of taking those drugs. It shall be the sole discretion of the SVBPI whether the employee can use prescribed drugs and still effectively and safely work in the SVBPI offices or other Tribal employment areas.

   

• SVBPI drug free workplace substance abuse policies are based on Federal law and more particularly the Federal Controlled Substance Act, which among other things defines marijuana as an illegal drug whether it is used for medical purposes or not. State of California laws related to medical marijuana use do not apply for those working in any of the Tribe’s offices. Being in possession of a Medical Marijuana Certification does not excuse SVBPI employees from the strict Federal and Tribal policies on marijuana use.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT:

• The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians (“Scotts Valley”) employment policy is at will. Under the at-will policy, neither the employee nor the Scotts Valley Tribal Council is committed to continuing the employment relationship for any specific term. Rather, the employment relationship will continue at-will.
• Either side may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice. The Scotts Valley Tribal Council also retains the right to demote, transfer, change employee job duties, and change employee compensation at any time with or without notice and with or without cause in its sole discretion. In deciding to work for the Scotts Valley, or continue to work for the Scotts Valley, you must understand and accept these terms of employment.

Scotts Valley complies with the Indian Preference Act.