Domestic Violence Advocate

## Description

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| Position Title: | Domestic Violence Advocate |

| Status: | Exempt |

| Location: | Family Services |

| Department: | Family Services |

| Reports to: | Family Service Director |

| Work Schedule: | Full-Time |

| Safety Sensitive: | Yes\* |

| Driver's License Required: | Yes |

**Position Summary:**

This position is responsible for providing advocacy, case management, legal resource coordination, and outreach services for the Domestic Violence Unit. The Domestic Violence (DV) Advocate provides accompaniment and support to victims/survivors during Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) examinations, meetings with law enforcement and prosecutors, court proceedings, and other related appointments.

The DV Advocate delivers trauma-informed advocacy services and promotes community awareness regarding Domestic Violence (DV), Sexual Assault (SA), Stalking, Dating Violence, and Human Trafficking, including the planning, coordination, and implementation of Healing Camps for victims/survivors.

**Essential Job Functions:**

• Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, referrals, and supportive services for victims/survivors.
• Conduct intake, eligibility assessments, service planning, and case management activities.
• Maintain ongoing client contact, follow-up services, and case documentation.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborative services with community partners and agencies.
• Accompany and support clients during court proceedings, SANE exams, medical appointments, multidisciplinary team meetings, and other service-related appointments.
• Assist with supervised visitation coordination and court-related documentation.
• Develop client-centered goals that support self-sufficiency and long-term stability.
• Deliver culturally relevant advocacy and support services.
• Organize educational programs, outreach events, presentations, and community awareness activities.
• Assist with marketing, social media, outreach materials, and program promotion.
• Maintain records, statistical data, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Perform administrative duties and provide support to staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with staff and community stakeholders regarding program goals, strategic initiatives, and the department’s vision.
• Transport clients when necessary and approved.
• Uphold strict confidentiality and professional ethical standards.
• Appear in court or legal proceedings as required.
• Work flexible hours as approved by the Family Services Director.
• CPR/First Aid certification is preferred; however, the ability to obtain certification within a designated timeframe is required.
• Participate in on call rotation as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

**Non-essential Job Functions:**

• Attend meetings, seminars, conferences, and training sessions as required by funding agencies or approved by the Family Services Director.
• May be required to provide training to volunteers, project partners, or new employees.

## Qualifications
**Job Specifications:**

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**

• Ability to think and act quickly, effectively, and responsibly under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with program participants, coworkers, partner agencies, Tribal programs, service providers, and community organizations.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed advocacy practices and effective intervention strategies for addressing misconduct, abuse, victimization, and crisis situations while ensuring safety, support, and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to emergencies and crisis situations in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and influence others to achieve goals and positive outcomes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Knowledge of applicable federal laws, Tribal codes, court procedures, legal precedents, and government regulations relevant to program operations, advocacy services, and compliance requirements.
• Interact effectively with individuals from diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness, sensitivity, and respect for diverse populations.
• Ability to identify and respond appropriately to sensitive community and organizational issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, meet deadlines, maintain accurate records, and comply with grant and program reporting requirements while working independently with sound judgment and professional discretion.
• Ability to assess client needs, identify appropriate resources, and provide referrals and support services that promote client well-being, stability, and access to community-based programs.
• Ability to effectively present information to community groups and organizations.
• Knowledge of victim rights, confidentiality requirements, and ethical standards applicable to advocacy services.
• Must successfully pass a tribal background investigation and drug screening.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing and qualify under the Quapaw Nation Motor Vehicle Policy.

**Experience****:**

• Two (2) years of experience in a related field is preferred.

**Education****:**

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate degree in a related field is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be considered.

**Physical Abilities**