Kalispel Tribe
VOC Outreach Coordinator (Grant Funded)
Kalispel Tribe, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Victim Assistant ServicesCusick, WA, USA
Hiring Preference:
The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Descendant or Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug-free workplace. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.Summary of Functions:
The Community Outreach Coordinator reports to the Kalispel Tribe Victim Assistance Services Director and is responsible for Community outreach, education, and training to promote victim services, networking, system change and support within the Kalispel Tribal Communities for victims that have been victimized by a crime.Responsibilities:
The Community Outreach Coordinator’s primary responsibilities are to build strategic relationships and conduct a variety of outreach and educational activities to provide victims of crime support in education, resources, and referrals focused towards becoming self-sufficient with equal empowerment opportunities.Develop and implement strategies to reach underserved communities about local victim services, their rights, and various options.Present information about KTVAS services to neighborhoods, schools, law enforcement professionals and other community groups.Collaborate with criminal justice professionals around crime victim care, and to increase awareness about crime victim advocacy available at the Council on Crime and Justice.Represent the values of the agency in carrying out the work of the position.Create and implement annual outreach plan.Work with Kalispel Tribe’s Communications Manager and staff to develop marketing plans to provide victim of crime outreach in line with organizational objectives.Attend relevant community meetings; participate in relevant councils, roundtables and committees.Schedule and personally conduct at least 4 presentations a month.Conduct and compile annual community awareness and satisfaction survey.Maintain relationships with collaborative partners and cultivate new ones.Coordinate Victim of Crime trainings and events.Provide administrative assistance to Victim of Crime Advocate as needed.Maintain accurate and confidential program records for reports, funding, planning, and follow-up.Adhere to ethical, legal and behavioral standards of conduct.Conduct VOC outreach and education activities.Coordinate community training activities.Attend trainings as needed/required.Ensure that all relevant KTVAS publications are kept up-to-date and are accessible.Additional duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.Education:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.BS/BA Degree in Communications, Social Work, Human Services or related field, or a combination of education and two years’ experience providing equivalent knowledge.Certificates, Licenses, Regulatory Requirements:
Valid WA or ID Driver’s License and insurability under the Tribe’s auto policy.Must qualify for a Tribal Work Permit by passing drug screening and background check.Must be able to pass a Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) background check.Native American preference applies.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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to tobacco smoke, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Disclaimer:
Certain Licenses and Certification requirements can be obtained once hired.
Qualifications:
Skills:
Required:
Communication Skills:
ExpertBasic/Complex Math:
ExpertMS Office:
ExpertOrganizational Skills:
ExpertProblem Solving:
ExpertEducation:
Required:
High School or better in High School/General Education.Preferred:
Associates or better in Social Services.Experience:
Required:
• Skills and experience related to engaging with diverse communities.• Compassion for those harmed by crime and passion to advocate for rights and needs of crime victims.• Committed to the mission of serving victims of crime.• Basic knowledge of processes of the criminal justice system and Kalispel Tribe Washington’s Victim Rights Statutes.• Familiarity with working in a culturally sensitive work environment is required.• Strong written and oral communication skills.• Ability to connect with others and forge strong relationships.• Familiarity with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, its organizations and surrounding communities.• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently, excellent time management and organizational skills.• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Publisher applications.• Ability to respond in a professional manner during high-pressure situations.• Ability to recognize and maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of position.• Commitment to a holistic approach to crime prevention that integrates the needs and rights of crime victims, offenders, and the community.• Ability to organize and maintain detailed records and database, and complete necessary paperwork and meet deadlines.• Must have working knowledge and practice of strict confidentiality relative to victim communication, personally identifying information and all other victim confidentiality information, including, but not limited to, confidential records, communications and report requirements.• This position requires the ability to interact and work well with the public.• This position requires the ability to work independently with very little supervision.• Must have a good understanding of the Kalispel Indian Tribe, Reservation and Community demographics and the unique needs of American Indian victims of crime.• Must hold a commitment to implement the VOC methodologies for Native American and cultural competency.• Must have willingness to be creative and think outside the box in service delivery.• Must be self-motivated, dependable, hard-working, trustworthy, and be available and willing to work flexible hours when necessary.• The VOC Outreach Coordinator’s primary office is in Cusick, WA and he/she must be available to serve clients in Usk, Cusick, Newport, Spokane and Airway Heights, WA.
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Hiring Preference:
The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Descendant or Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug-free workplace. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.Summary of Functions:
The Community Outreach Coordinator reports to the Kalispel Tribe Victim Assistance Services Director and is responsible for Community outreach, education, and training to promote victim services, networking, system change and support within the Kalispel Tribal Communities for victims that have been victimized by a crime.Responsibilities:
The Community Outreach Coordinator’s primary responsibilities are to build strategic relationships and conduct a variety of outreach and educational activities to provide victims of crime support in education, resources, and referrals focused towards becoming self-sufficient with equal empowerment opportunities.Develop and implement strategies to reach underserved communities about local victim services, their rights, and various options.Present information about KTVAS services to neighborhoods, schools, law enforcement professionals and other community groups.Collaborate with criminal justice professionals around crime victim care, and to increase awareness about crime victim advocacy available at the Council on Crime and Justice.Represent the values of the agency in carrying out the work of the position.Create and implement annual outreach plan.Work with Kalispel Tribe’s Communications Manager and staff to develop marketing plans to provide victim of crime outreach in line with organizational objectives.Attend relevant community meetings; participate in relevant councils, roundtables and committees.Schedule and personally conduct at least 4 presentations a month.Conduct and compile annual community awareness and satisfaction survey.Maintain relationships with collaborative partners and cultivate new ones.Coordinate Victim of Crime trainings and events.Provide administrative assistance to Victim of Crime Advocate as needed.Maintain accurate and confidential program records for reports, funding, planning, and follow-up.Adhere to ethical, legal and behavioral standards of conduct.Conduct VOC outreach and education activities.Coordinate community training activities.Attend trainings as needed/required.Ensure that all relevant KTVAS publications are kept up-to-date and are accessible.Additional duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.Education:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.BS/BA Degree in Communications, Social Work, Human Services or related field, or a combination of education and two years’ experience providing equivalent knowledge.Certificates, Licenses, Regulatory Requirements:
Valid WA or ID Driver’s License and insurability under the Tribe’s auto policy.Must qualify for a Tribal Work Permit by passing drug screening and background check.Must be able to pass a Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) background check.Native American preference applies.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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to tobacco smoke, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Disclaimer:
Certain Licenses and Certification requirements can be obtained once hired.
Qualifications:
Skills:
Required:
Communication Skills:
ExpertBasic/Complex Math:
ExpertMS Office:
ExpertOrganizational Skills:
ExpertProblem Solving:
ExpertEducation:
Required:
High School or better in High School/General Education.Preferred:
Associates or better in Social Services.Experience:
Required:
• Skills and experience related to engaging with diverse communities.• Compassion for those harmed by crime and passion to advocate for rights and needs of crime victims.• Committed to the mission of serving victims of crime.• Basic knowledge of processes of the criminal justice system and Kalispel Tribe Washington’s Victim Rights Statutes.• Familiarity with working in a culturally sensitive work environment is required.• Strong written and oral communication skills.• Ability to connect with others and forge strong relationships.• Familiarity with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, its organizations and surrounding communities.• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently, excellent time management and organizational skills.• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Publisher applications.• Ability to respond in a professional manner during high-pressure situations.• Ability to recognize and maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of position.• Commitment to a holistic approach to crime prevention that integrates the needs and rights of crime victims, offenders, and the community.• Ability to organize and maintain detailed records and database, and complete necessary paperwork and meet deadlines.• Must have working knowledge and practice of strict confidentiality relative to victim communication, personally identifying information and all other victim confidentiality information, including, but not limited to, confidential records, communications and report requirements.• This position requires the ability to interact and work well with the public.• This position requires the ability to work independently with very little supervision.• Must have a good understanding of the Kalispel Indian Tribe, Reservation and Community demographics and the unique needs of American Indian victims of crime.• Must hold a commitment to implement the VOC methodologies for Native American and cultural competency.• Must have willingness to be creative and think outside the box in service delivery.• Must be self-motivated, dependable, hard-working, trustworthy, and be available and willing to work flexible hours when necessary.• The VOC Outreach Coordinator’s primary office is in Cusick, WA and he/she must be available to serve clients in Usk, Cusick, Newport, Spokane and Airway Heights, WA.
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