Shelter Advocate-Dove (Overnight 12:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.)

Job Description

The White Earth Reservation Tribal Council is currently seeking a qualified candidate who will be responsible for providing shelter based direct services and assistance to women and their children who have been a victim of domestic/sexual violence within the shelter setting.

Position Outcomes:

• Provide direct services to victims of domestic/sexual violence to assure victim safety.
• Establish and maintain quality working relationships with other service providers to assure service delivery.
• Create and maintain program information to ensure compliance with DOVE reporting requirements.
• Assists residents in completion of paperwork required by courts, housing authorities, financial assistance, job applications and other associated agencies as appropriate based on the residents self-defined needs.
• Communicates directly with the DOVE Shelter Coordinator to ensure program and organization is represented in a professional manner.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to follow and apply the policies and procedures of the White Earth Reservation Tribal Council, Human Services Division, and the DOVE program.
• Knowledge of the White Earth Reservation demographics, culture, history and lifestyles.
• Knowledge of and experience with crisis intervention and domestic violence advocacy theory, programs, and services.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret cycle of abuse, power and control issues, domestic violence, and victim’s rights.
• Ability to work an on-call schedule for the crisis line.
• Skilled in the operation of a personal computer, including related software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Skilled in Tribal member’s service delivery and the ability to interact with internal and external Tribal entities with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with victims, staff, system providers and others in the community.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years’ experience providing services to victims of violence.
• 40 Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training certification (must obtain within 6 months of hire).
• Driver’s License and insurance to travel between sites.
• Must pass a criminal history background check and drug screening.

Mail Applications to:
White Earth Reservation Business Committee
Attention: Human Resources
P.O. Box 418
White Earth, MN 56591

Download Applications at: www.whiteearth.com

EEO with Native Preference
A Drug Free Workplace – Tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required prior to and during employment
Background Checks performed

P.O. Box 418 | White Earth, Minnesota 56591 | Tel. (218) 983-3285 | Fax (218) 983-4343