1-JAG ADVOCATE - EQUAY WIIGAMIG/GIIWITAA ODODEWISIWIN/ONJIBAA PROGRAMS

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

1-JAG ADVOCATE

EQUAY WIIGAMIG/GIIWITAA ODODEWISIWIN/ONJIBAA PROGRAMS

Open: August 17, 2020

Closing: August 31, 2020 @ 12:00 p.m.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To increase public safety in our reservation through intervention activities/services addressing drugs & alcohol abuse. Reports to Director, full-time position w/benefits, salary; DOQ.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Provide assistance to victims as needed.

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

• JAG Advocate will provide connections to cultural resources.

• Make referrals to necessary departments to enhance victim services.

• Work in conjunction with Law Enforcement/Tribal Courts to assist victims.

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

• Submit monthly reports to Director.

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• G.E.D/High School Diploma.

• 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 a valid Minnesota Driver's license and auto insurance.

• Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and background check.

TO APPLY: Applications and copies of certificates/diplomas accepted at Government Center – Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 – Fax (218)-679-4176.