Victims of Crime Advocate

Open to the PublicPosting:
10/21/24-OUFFull Time 1st Shift Monday-Friday on call some night and weekendsGrant funded position Grant Funding through September 30th, 2025. Wage:
$15. 54 an hour non-exempt Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit.

SCIT recognizes that work-life balance is essential in day to day operations. Our Flexible Schedule and Telework options for employees make it possible to balance the needs of your family while still being on track at work. Flexible Schedule and Telework options are based on the departments need. The Tribe is a community based organization and we understand your family life is important, it's important to us too.

Here are some of the benefits our team members get working for the Tribe:
16 Paid Holidays off include:
New Year's Day, M. L. King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, SCIT National Holiday, Labor Day, Michigan Indian Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. We never miss those special moments with our children, family & friends due to working.

Our paid time off accruals for annual and sick leave are as followed:
0-3 years of service = 2 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 3-9 years of service = 3 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 10 years or more of service = 4 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked. Plus you get 16 hours of personal time per calendar year (prorated based on your start date, resets every Jan. 1). We also have Bereavement, Longevity, Fitness, and maternity/paternity leave.

Full Time employees get Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance. Flex Spending accounts, Teladoc, life insurance, accidental death, Long Term Disability, Aflac, and 401K which SCIT matches up to 4%.

Prescription plan with free fills on most generic brands when using our Cardinal Pharmacy.

Position Summary:


Under the supervision of Prosecutor, provide criminal justice support and advocacy for victims of crime within tribal, federal, or state court when directed by Supervisors. All staff in the Prosecutor's office must adhere to mandated reporting laws. This is a grant funded position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide emotional support and advocacy services for victims of crime and their families, including assisting victims with filing applicable State of Michigan compensation forms and providing support to victims of crime throughout the legal process.
• Provide 24/7 crisis counseling for victims and their families.
• Assist with updating and maintaining monthly, quarterly, yearly contact(s) and program reports to Tribal Prosecutor and Victim Witness Coordinator; participate in weekly case supervision.
• Refer individuals to community resources when necessary and assist clients accessing those resources when appropriate.
• Provide transportation and advocacy to court proceedings in several jurisdictions.
• Participate in tribal, local and state-wide task forces as it relates to position.
• Perform data entry, filing, and Victim of Crime Program webpage.
• Assist with the development and planning of community and Crime Victims' Rights Week events.
• Provide education and outreach to community through occasional public speaking engagements.
• Attend local, state and national training on the Victims of Crime to keep apprised of new trends and issues, as time permits and as resources allowed.
• Must be willing to take direction from the Tribal Prosecutor and Victim Witness Coordinator of the VOCA Program in accomplishing assigned tasks.
• Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
• The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

• Contact with victims to foster a sense of confidence and professionalism to all clients and to the tribal and surrounding community.
• Contacts are with members of the organization, the community, local and federal law enforcement, SANE nurses, Child and Family Enrichment (CAFÉ) tribal youth and members of the general public to include working with other court systems and communities regarding services available for those who have been victimized by crime.

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Law Enforcement Criminal Justice, Law or related field.
• Counseling experience within Native American communities, including victims of crime counseling programs, or social work.
• An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Experience with Native American cultures and traditions.
• Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position.

• Substance abuse, law enforcement, or family counseling.

• Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and must be able to obtain and maintain a Tribal Driver's License and qualify for coverage by SCIT auto liability insurance carrier.
• Native American preference shall apply to all positions.

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge of basic case and records management procedures, court processes, and legal terminology.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of interviewing victims of crime.
• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including Windows programs.
• Ability to react quickly and make effective decisions in an emergency situation.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Frequent use of hands, wrists, fingers associated with computer equipment.
• Required to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Normal visual acuity, ability to talk and hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 po.