Tribal Victim Services Coordinator

Description

Purpose of the Position
The Tribal Victim Services Coordinator supports Tribal members in fostering healthy lifestyles by identifying and coordinating support programs for families in crisis to meet financial, educational, social, and emotional needs. Reporting to the Health and Human Services Administrator, the Coordinator provides direct assistance to crime victims, including compensation claims, crisis intervention, court support, referrals, and community awareness. Key responsibilities include case management, crisis intervention, support during legal proceedings, and facilitating community outreach. This role involves occasional flexible hours to meet programmatic goals and member needs.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Program Development: Support integrated data management systems for tracking participant demographics, service delivery, and performance metrics.
• Victim Support: Initiate contact with victims of violent crimes, providing crisis intervention, needs assessment, and referrals to resources.
• Legal Navigation: Assist victims in understanding their rights, applying for benefits, and navigating the criminal justice system.
• Case Coordination: Partner with law enforcement, attorneys, and court personnel, providing emotional support and facilitating interviews.
• Community Collaboration: Outreach to organizations, plan gatherings, and maintain continuous case collaboration.
• Administrative Support: Schedule appointments, organize events, and handle correspondence while maintaining confidentiality.
• Travel and Attendance: Attend in-person meetings and travel as needed.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution.
• Strong cultural competence and ability to work respectfully with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of victims’ rights, criminal justice processes, historical trauma, and community resources.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, data systems, and modern office practices.
• Highly organized with strong analytical, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Associate's degree from an accredited university with a major in a social work field, or criminal justice, behavioral science, social science, or other related field; or a High School Diploma and two years of on-the-job training and experience in victim advocacy and/or case management.
• Experience in social service settings providing direct services to clients and knowledge of case management systems and case planning techniques.

• Completion of a 40-hour Domestic Violence training course. (May be obtained within six months of hire.)
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle report.
• Ability to successfully pass the required drug screen, background check and fingerprinting.  Employer observes federal standards for controlled substances.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a major in Social Work or related field of study.
• Experience working with domestic violence survivors.
• Knowledge of tribal, state and federal legal systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and perform light lifting (up to 15 lbs).
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle.
• Requires specific vision capabilities, including close and distance vision.

Compensation

The hiring range for this position is $26.00 to $35.00 per hour.  The compensation offered within this range will be based upon the candidate’s experience, skills and education related to the position.

Who We are as a Tribe

The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake is a federally-recognized native sovereign nation. Our primary purposes relate to the overall wellbeing of our Tribal Members and our families. We have active programs and relationships with our Pomo tribal neighbors in Lake County, California that will help us preserve our Pomo culture. Many of these activities help us rediscover lost traditions, spiritual beliefs and help revive our dying languages. Because we know that the world is different than when our ancestors were here, our Tribe works very hard to learn different ways of achieving economic self-sufficiency. We engage in a variety of economic development strategies which would not only benefit our families but also our neighbors. We strive to make sure that wherever we do business, it is done in a manner which respects our neighbor’s and the larger community’s needs. In this vein, our Tribe looks forward to working with you.

Indian Preference

Native American Indian preference shall apply to the position in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2(i)), regulations of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (41 C.F.R. § 60-1.5(a)(7)), and/or other relevant laws. Applicants claiming Indian preference must submit verification of Indian eligibility with their application. 

Qualifications

Salary : $26 - $35