2-FULL TIME RED CLOUD ADVOCATES: MALE OR FEMALE - Equay Wiigamig/Giiwitaa Ododewisiwin Programs

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

2-FULL TIME RED CLOUD ADVOCATES: MALE OR FEMALE

Equay Wiigamig/Giiwitaa Ododewisiwin Programs

Open: May 06, 2019

Closing: May 20, 2019 @ 12:00 p.m.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Assist clients in utilizing culturally specific aspects for the betterment of their situations. Reports to Director, full-time position w/benefits, salary; DOQ.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide assistance to victims as needed

• Provide counseling/advocacy/culturally sensitive guidance to victims when needed

• Red Cloud Advocate will provide connections to cultural resources

• Make referrals to necessary departments to enhance victim services

• Work in conjunction with Law Enforcement to assist victims

• Provide culturally sensitive materials and/ or prevention activities to victims

• Submit monthly reports to Director

• Other job duties as assigned

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess knowledge of traditional, cultural practices that promote a good healthy lifestyle or "good life" as it is referred to in our teachings.

• Must possess the ability to work in a team approach with the willingness to work collaboratively with various programs on behalf of the known and unknown victims and the services they require.

• Must have experience and/ or training that address services for victims of abuse/violence.

• Must receive/ make referrals and accompany victims to culturally specific services/ceremonies.

• Must adhere to Confidentiality, Data Privacy Act

• Must abide by the program's Code of Ethics.

• Must have valid Driver's License.

• Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment Drug Testing.

TO APPLY: Applications and copies of certificates/diplomas are being accepted at the Government Center –Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 Phone (218) 679-1847.