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Company Name : District 4 HRDC
Location : Havre, MT 59501
Position : Victim Services Specialist

Job Description : Special Information: This position requires being on call with some evening and weekend hours. PLEASE GO TO https://hrdc4.org/job/victimservicespecialist/ TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS. YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED MATERIALSJob Summary: Provide assistance and support, education, guidance in crisis, information, referral, and follow-up to primary and secondary victims of domestic and sexual violence. Increase community awareness of problems related to violence and potential solutions. Advocate for victim/witnesses through the criminal justice system. Increase community awareness of problems related to violence and potential solutions. Collaborate with law enforcement, tribal authorities, justice system, social service agencies, and health care providers in response to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Contact and offer supportive services to victims referred by self, law enforcement, and other agencies.2. Assist primary and secondary victims of crime by providing information regarding the criminal justice system and the dynamics of victimization. Provide emotional support and safety planning, and educate victims about their rights, options and obligations in the criminal justice system.3. Assist approximately 100-125 victims and witnesses of domestic violence per year by:a. Following their court cases and keeping them informed of court dates and procedures.b. Assisting with filling out and filing victim’s compensation claims.c. Advocating safety for victims and their children.d. Educating victims about the dynamics of domestic violence.4. Assist in filling out Orders of Protection, filing them, attending hearings, preparing victims for a Permanent Order of Protection Hearing, and ensuring service of the Orders of Protection.5. Collaborate when appropriate with Tribal domestic violence programs to ensure the safest and most effective service for Native American clients.6. Collaborate daily with judges, prosecuting attorneys, defense attorneys, law enforcement, tribal agencies, Child Protective Services, Department of Health andHuman Services, and mental health to provide more comprehensive service to victims of crime.7. Attend child forensic interviews and monthly Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Meetings at the Bullhook Child Advocacy Center. Provide support to the victim and their non-offending caregiver(s); and create a plan for continued contact, education, and assistance.8. Contact and offer supportive services to victims referred by self, Schools, Child Protective Services, law enforcement, and other agencies.9. Manage the Supervised Visitation Center, complete custodial and non-custodial parent intakes, supervise and report on visitations as scheduled.10. Testify on behalf of victims and as an expert witness.11. Take evidence photos as deemed necessary and be informed about evidence gathering protocol.12. Respond to victims of rape and domestic violence at the hospital, emergency room, police station, or sheriff’s office as requested by hospital staff and law enforcement.13. Advocate for all victims of domestic and sexual violence by empowering them to speak for themselves.14. Advocate for clients with prosecutors and attorneys through one-on-one contact, written communication, as well as meetings or hearings regarding the client.15. Maintain confidentiality of all clients of the program, understand and follow Advocate Privilege. (Montana Code Annotated 26-1-812)16. Provide COVID testing to victims prior to entering the Domestic Violence shelter.17. Provide COVID tests to victims as needed to maintain safe operation of the program.18. Be on the on call rotation, average of 1 week each month when fully staffed. Must be able to respond to a victim at any time if requested.19. Be available via cell phone for 24 hour Crisis Line Services.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Attend the Annual Montana Children’s Justice Conference and any trainings or conferences directed at victim advocacy, domestic and sexual violence, including stalking and human trafficking.2. Create and implement trainings directed at the short-term and long-term effects of domestic and sexual violence in victims and offer to local schools and the community.3. Assist with training program volunteers by presenting victim advocacy, domestic violence, historical information and information on suicide prevention/intervention and various topics about Child Advocacy.4. Identify other needs of clients, refer to appropriate services and aid them in obtaining these services, including assistance with filling out paper work.5. Be flexible and available in providing a variety of services including child care arrangements and transportation when necessary to facilitate self-sufficiency, and attend court hearings.6. Be familiar with all staff responsibilities and be willing to assist or fill in as needed.7. Assist in shelter upkeep and operations as well as the donation room8. Develop strategies for sharing knowledge and information individually and in groups from various community organizations.9. Be able to diffuse potentially volatile situations.10. Perform additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.11. Travel is required for transporting victims and attending trainings. Willingness and ability to use own vehicle as necessary.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Within 30 days of hire obtain COVID rapid retesting certification2. Within 1 year must obtain Basic Advocacy Training.3. Within 1 year must obtain the Montana Victim Advocate Academy Training.4. Within 1 year must attend the Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid Training.(Level II Grade 14 and a starting wage of $15.46 will be received when all training listed is complete)5. High School Diploma or equivalent (GED/HSE)6. 2 years’ experience with Domestic Violence or providing social services.7. Must possess a valid Montana driver’s license and vehicle liability insurance, must have a good driving record and meet insurability requirements for agency automobile insurance policy.SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 1. Knowledge and awareness of Native American culture, family dynamics, and tribal, legal and social service systems.2. Requires a willingness to work with people of all income levels with diversified backgrounds, including people in need of Agency services, State officials, business people, and community leaders.3. Ability to keep accurate, complete, and thorough records, and possesses a high level of interpersonal communication skills in reading, writing, and speaking.4. Must have access to a vehicle and hold a current license and liability insurance. Be able and willing to travel to trainings in and out of state.5. Work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines. At all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.6. Awareness of violence issues and the needs of men, women, and children.7. Ability to interact and work well with law enforcement, social service agencies, and the criminal justice system.8. Must be able to work independently and in a team setting, as well as collaborate with other professionals.9. Must have knowledge regarding child development, child behavior, and age appropriate trauma care.10. Must be available, respond to, and remain calm in crisis and high stress situations.11. Basic computer knowledge.12. Demonstrate a commitment to the mission of the Agency, present thoughtful recommendations and resolutions as a client’s advocate; and always display integrity, honest interaction, and professional excellence.Job Type: Full-timePay: From $15.14 per hourBenefits:Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceSchedule:8 hour shiftOn callWeekend availabilityCOVID-19 considerations:All employees are required to wear a mask in common areas.Work Location: One location

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