JAG ADVOCATE – MALE - EQUAYWIIGAMIG (Women's Shelter)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

JAG ADVOCATE – MALE

EQUAYWIIGAMIG (Womens Shelter)

OPEN: December 6, 2021

CLOSING: December 23, 2021 @ 12:00 p.m.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To increase public safety in our reservation through intervention activities/services addressing drugs & alcohol abuse. Reports to Director, full-time position w/benefits, salary; $23.00 with $2.00 increase upon successful completion of 90-day probation.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Provide assistance to victims as needed

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

• Intervention sessions to include but not limited to, weekly talking circles, singing, drumming, regalia making, cultural ceremonials, seasonal encampments, etc.

• 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/Chemical Health to assist victims

• Provide cultural activities for community youth on a weekly basis

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

• Submit monthly reports to Director

• Other duties as assigned

1EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• GED/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 be able to work Evenings and Weekends to provide services for the target population

• Must have advocacy 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 submit to random drug testing

• 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 certificated/diplomas are being accepted at the Government Center – Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 Phone (218)-679-184