Full-Time Youth Victim Advocate

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Position Description:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our Culture and Justice team as a Youth Victim Advocate. In this role, you will provide crucial support and advocacy for youth who have experienced trauma, abuse, or violence. This entry-level position is located on the island of Unalaska and requires strong communication skills, empathy, and a commitment to serving the community. This is a grant funded part-time position, with an approved period of performance until December 31, 2025. There is potential for transition to a related grant, supporting ongoing related programs and development initiatives, contingent upon funding approval.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Direct Support: Offer emotional support and crisis intervention to youth who have experienced trauma or victimization.

Advocacy: Serve as a voice for youth in navigating legal, medical, and social service systems to ensure their needs are met and their rights are being protected.

Case Management: Assist in developing and implementing individualized plans to address the needs of each youth, including coordinating services such as counseling, medical care, and legal assistance.

Education and Outreach: Conduct community outreach and education programs to raise awareness about youth victimization and available resources.

Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other professionals, including law enforcement, social workers, healthcare providers, and educators, to provide comprehensive support to youth and their families.

Documentation: Maintain accurate and confidential records of client interactions, services provided, and progress made toward goals.

Crisis Response: Be available for on-call support and respond promptly to crises as they arise. Continuous Learning: Stay informed about best practices in victim advocacy, trauma-informed care, and relevant laws and regulations through training and professional development opportunities.

Cultural Healing: Coordinate the facilitation culturally relevant traditional healing services for youth activities or workshops.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to build and maintain positive relationships with Tribal, community and staff

• Must be able to foster new and existing relationships with business
• Must be able to maintain regular and open communications with coworkers and partner
• Must be able to conduct work through the lens of justice, equity, diversity, and
• Must be sensitive to community cultural
• Must have strong verbal and written communication
• Must be sensitive to community cultural
• Must be able to work independently with some direct supervision/guidance.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office 365 programs, including Excel, Word, and SharePoint.
• Must be able to perform routine and non-routine department related tasks with
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in
• Must be able to follow oral and written
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft 365
• Must be able to work
• Must be able to lift 50
• Must be able to work in inclement weather
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background
• Must have an Alaska Driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 90 days of working for the Tribe, unless a waiver is granted.

Education & Experience:

Two years of college education preferred and a minimum of three years related work experience; or any combination of training and experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities. Knowledge of treatment and recovery models in use with Alaska Native people, including traditional health/healing practices and culture-based services activities. Knowledge of risk behavior and issues. Knowledge of Alaska Native and American Indian cultures and local community resources.

Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of state and federal background check.

Licenses & Special Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Ineligible for all benefits, except for Parks, Culture and Recreation.

Native Preference:

The Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska is an equal opportunity employer and, in accordance with P.L.93-638, will give preference to equally qualified Alaska Native and Native American candidates.

Internal Preference:

The Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska gives preference to internal applicants.

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