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Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

5344 Lakeshore Drive Nett Lake MN, 55772 218-757-3261/1-800-221-8129

VICTIM’S SERVICES ADVOCATE (2 POSITIONS)

Opens: November 14, 2024

Closes: November 20, 2024

Department: Health & Human Services Reports to (title): Indian Child Welfare/Victim Services
Manager

Job Code: N-11 (Grade I)
N-12 Grade II)
N-13 (Grade III)
Depending on Qualifications

Job Location: Bois Forte Family Health Services, Nett
Lake, MN

Pay Range: Min 18.04 Mid: $22.55 Max: $27.07
Min: $19.13 Mid: $23.91 Max: $28.69
Min: $20.27 Mid: $25.34 Max: $30.41

Supervises: None

Hours/week: 40 Classification: Non-Exempt

Type of Position: Full-Time Effective Date: 10/23/2024

Indian Child Protection

Background:

Yes Revised Date: 10/23/2024

Telecommute: No

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

In performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees of Bois Forte Band of Chippewa are expected to conform to the
following:

• Uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent.

• Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the tribal government (may also be referred to as “Band”).

• Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and respectful manner with employees, community, visitors, and vendors.

• Comply with Bois Forte Band of Chippewa policies and procedures.

• Display respect and understanding of Bois Forte Band of Chippewa traditions and values.

POSITION PURPOSE

Victim Services Advocate will coordinate and provide support for initial screening of intake, assessment of services needed,
provide crisis intervention, transportation, safe shelter, court advocacy, information and referrals, safety assessment and
planning, and daily documentation for domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, elder and vulnerable adults, and
other general crime services. When needed assist with Women Support Groups, education awareness to families and
community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide direct advocacy services, outreach, awareness education to clients/family, the community, involving domestic
violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, elder & vulnerable adult exploitation, and other general crime services.

2. Meet with children, parents, family members, kinship, secondary members, to develop affiliation, and provide support
to all levels of the family dynamic with an emphasis on preservation.

3. Accept initial screening of referrals, assess the need and safety concern, gather information.

4. Collaborate with other agencies, develop a safety plan, provide crises intervention in emergency situations, support of
services, offer referral and resource information to best serve client/family support.

5. Provide advocacy service to client/family of a crime through the criminal/civil justice system and provide access to
service regarding legal option that is available.

6. Aid with client with filing an order for protection, order for harassment restraining and reparation financial assistance
form.

7. Accompany client/family to assist in reporting to law enforcement, crime scene, criminal/civil justice system and other
legal court hearing, visitation, and other agencies.

8. Notify client of Victim’s Rights Act, case status, court date, general court procedure, sentencing order, and other
information relevant to the justice process.

9. Provide and/or arrange transportation as needed for clients/family.

10. Maintain effective professional public relations within the community and service agencies.

11. Present ongoing communication and make referrals to other agencies.

12. Positively interact with clients, families, individuals, organizations, and system partners to further develop cooperative
and collaborative efforts in responding to client/family needs.

13. Provide follow-up contact with clients, in-home visitation, to assess and provide safety planning, coordinate resources
and referrals for appropriate services and providers.

14. Promote healthy survivor healing, listen generously with precision, patience, belief, and compassion.

15. Coordinate (supervise when needed) a family visitation plan; assists in making parents feel comfortable during
parenting time for family.

16. Maintain professionalism when attending meetings and training.

17. Perform clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, organizing and maintaining paper files
and providing information to callers or visitors, arrange schedule for meetings and training.

18. Shall maintain a minimum of 20 hours per year of training pertaining to job duties.

19. Maintain, complete, case record documentation in accordance with the policy requirement.

20. Complete all form and data entry for cases processing, weekly progress/encounter notes, monthly progress report, and

file review record (paper and electronic).

21. Coordinate Victim Services intake folders and inventory.

22. Complete monthly/quarterly report for grant and service provided.

23. Adhere to the Bois Forte Domestic Violence Code, Sexual Assault Code, Human Trafficking, Elder/Vulnerable Adult

Code, and State Statues.

24. Keep a flexible schedule and are available on-call on assigned weekends for crisis emergency calls and situations.

25. Participate in goal setting for Bois Forte functions and teamwork with other staff members.

26. Provide crisis intervention in emergency situations, to include working on-call for assigned weekends.
27. Facilitate and make referrals when needed for support groups for clients of domestic and sexual violence.

28. Adhere to the tribal codes, state laws, Victim Rights Act, regulations and policies and procedures that are applicable to

the program/services which are being provided.

29. Maintain a clean, safe work environment.

30. Communicate with and works closely with the Indian Child Welfare/ Victim Services Manager, and Victim Services

Coordinator, other agencies, and to relay critical information.

31. Strictly adhere to the Data Privacy Act, HIPAA regulations, and policies and procedures of the program.

32. Must have a reliable vehicle and be able to travel to multiple locations throughout Minnesota, which is a necessary
component of the job position.

33. As an employee of the Bois Forte Reservation, will follow the Bois Forte Procurement Policy and any other applicable

procurement requirements when obtaining goods and/or services for the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa.

34. Perform other duties as assigned, specific to the assigned department.

MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: GRADE I

• One (1) year of experience advocating for victims of domestic and sexual violence.

GRADE II

• Two (2) years of experience in social work or related field.

GRADE III

• More than two (2) years of experience in social work or related field.

Education: GRADE I

• High School diploma or General Education Degree GED.

GRADE II

• Associate degree in Human Services, in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related

field.

GRADE III

• Bachelor’s degree in social science, e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Criminal

Justice, Chemical Dependency, Sociology.

License/Certification: • Must possess a valid driver’s license, be insurable under the Band’s RTC Automobile Policy,
and be eligible to drive under any other motor vehicle use policies applicable to the position.

• Certification of 20 hours of domestic advocacy training and 20 hours of sexual assault

training within 30 days of hire.

Mandatory Knowledge,
Skills, Abilities and
Other Qualifications:

• Knowledge of direct program services involving current standards in health care, child

welfare, behavioral health, substance use, victim services, housing, elder and vulnerable
adult, education, and community referrals, to provide advocacy and enhance client
functioning and access to identified community resources.

• Knowledge of providing clients with quality standards of service, evaluation of client

satisfaction, and supportive services.

• Knowledge of human development and behavior, family dynamics, impact of trauma,

culture, and disorders, domestic violence, sexual violence, and/or human trafficking/sexual
exploitation.

• Knowledge of computer software applications, internet, email, drafting documents, data

management and tracking.

• Knowledge and ability to strictly adhere to the Data Privacy Act, HIPAA regulations, policies,

and procedures of the program.

• Strong work ethic, maintain proper attendance, be dependable and on time, work flexible

schedule and be able to follow and adhere to applicable policies.

• Ability to listen effectively, to give full attention to what other people are saying and taking

time to understand points being made.

• Good communication skills, ability to deliver information effectively, and speak clearly, ask

questions as appropriate, and not interrupt.

• Documentation skills for writing, understanding, documenting, preparing reports,

correspondence, and researching.

• Strong self-motivation skills adaptable to changes and be able to work independently, as well

as with others and except supervision.

• Strong organizational skills, ability to maintain clean office area, filing, compiling information,

maintaining records, and prioritizing issues.

• Skills in operation of office equipment such as computers, facsimile, copier, scanners, and

telephone.

• Ability to work with diverse clients, co-workers, and individuals with disabilities.

• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions and manage projects with varying deadlines.

• Ability to learn from trainings and apply to work performed, 40-hour sexual assault

certifications.

• Ability to maintain documents, track referrals and enter electronic data accurately and

promptly.

• Ability to provide excellent customer service skills, work as a team member, and work

cooperatively with other agencies.

• Ability to handle crisis situations and intervene, respond and function in highly stressful, or

difficult situations and/or individuals, to deescalate individuals/families in uncooperative
situations, and dealing with trauma.

• Ability to assess the immediate area and safety, what constitutes an intake assessment, what

justifies an assessment, culture, evaluation of family strengths and needs, and coordinating
services.

• Ability to safety plan, recognize treatment, assist family needs, court report, referrals, and case

monitor.

• Ability to comprehend Tribal, State and Federal laws, legal codes, court procedures, licensing

standards, government regulations, executive court orders, agency policies and procedures,
and ethics.

• Ability to be a mandated reporter, write/submit reports, and report child maltreatment in

accordance with the Tribal, State, and Federal mandated reporting law requirements.

• Ability to organize, facilitate, and conduct meetings, attend team meetings, present ideas,

and information.

• Ability to experience infrequent periods of moderate to high stress levels while working with

families.

• Ability to maintain self-care, be self-aware, and self-regulate, be able to ask for assistance

when experiencing secondary work trauma.

• Ability to communicate directly to Supervisor to ensure program and organization is

represented in a professional manner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• None.
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee
encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the
noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate. Limited overnight travel may be
required from time to time. This position may be exposed to certain health risks that are inherent
when working within a health center facility, such as potential exposure to hazardous chemicals,
sharps, and infectious body fluids.

Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the

employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, hear and perform repetitive

motions. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in

transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision

abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing

are essential to communicate with the community, visitors, employees, and vendors.

Mental demands: There are a number of deadlines associated with this position. The employee must be able to handle
frequent interruptions and must also multi-task and interact with a wider variety of people on various
and, at times, complicated issues. Work in an extremely stressful environment where there are

considerable mental and emotional demands. The type of situations that may be encountered,
particularly with children, may involve causing emotional stress and secondary trauma. There are many
times when placed in a situation where own life may be threatened as well as life threatening situations
of others.

TRIBAL AND INDIAN PREFERENCE

The Bois Forte Band of Chippewa has implemented a Tribal and Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy,
applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by this position, and who are enrolled members of the Bois
Forte Band of Chippewa Tribe will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position. Members of other
federally recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference for hiring and employment after providing proof of tribal
membership. Tribal and Indian preference is integrated into the interview and scoring process for candidates for job positions.

OTHER

Confidentiality: All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent. This position may
have access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate
termination.

Background
Investigation:

This position may be subject to a criminal history background check, a suitability background check
and/or a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) check. In addition, some positions are subject to a 101-630
background check in an effort to ensure compliance with Public Law 101-630 “Indian Child Protection
and Family Violence Prevention Act.” Candidates must be able to successfully pass all required
background checks to qualify for this position.

Drug Screening: All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning
employment and will be subject to random drug testing.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING APPLIES . INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY . UPON PRESENTATION OF DD-214 WHICH

REFLECTS HONORABLE DISCHARGE, APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS. Please visit our

website at to complete an application. Applications are accepted via: Fax, Email, U.S. Mail, and In

Person. Submit applications to: Human Resources Specialist 5344 Lakeshore Drive, Nett Lake, MN 55772, Fax: 218-757-

6781, hrgeneralist@boisforte-nsn.gov Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work,

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