Tribal programs now hiring

THE NAAV IS POSTING THESE OPEN POSITIONS FOR OKLAHOMA’S TRIBAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAMS. IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW, PLEASE CONTACT THE TRIBE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.


Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma

position title: Licensed Mental Health Professional

Status: Regular Full-Time

Location: Perkins, OK

General Summary: The Licensed Mental Health Professional is responsible to provide effective mental health and/or co-occurring prevention and/or treatment for its clients such that the minimum threshold, as outlined in the State of Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services standards or other professional credentialing authority. To provide voluntary, comprehensive services to victims of crime, domestic violence, sexual assault etc. to assist after the individual is a victim of a crime.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide trauma informed practice and evidenced based mental health and/or co-occurring treatment for its clients 

  • Provide counseling to all ages: elders, adults, adolescents, and child

  • Provide appropriate assessments in order to ascertain client needs, strengths and determine appropriate level of care using appropriate criteria if applicable.

  • Constructive treatment planning and treatment planning revision with the client in order to collaborate on treatment needs.

  • Determine appropriate level of care.

  • Noting of appropriate case documents in a trauma informed lens.

  • Attend all trainings required by department and funding agency.

  • Individual, groups, and/or support groups

  • Adapt therapeutic approach to clientele. 

  • Educational and process oriented individual, group, and/or family counseling to educate, treat, and assist clients in treatment and recovery goals.

  • Holistic approach for medication management and/or referrals for medication as applicable.

  • Aftercare planning, referrals, and placement with the utilization of support systems and community resources.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Must have current Master’s level licensure in the State of Oklahoma or national certification, i.e. NCSP, LPC, LBP, LMFT, LCSW. At lease 1 year experience providing counseling to victims of crime and/or acute trauma. At least 6 months experience with children, adolescents, adults, and elders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of counseling strategies to all victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other victims of crime.

  • Knowledge of trauma-informed therapeutic approaches and case conceptualization for victim types.

  • Understanding of trauma and victimization.

  • Culturally knowledgeable with understanding of traditional holistic healing.

  • Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

  • Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

  • Skilled in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Skilled in talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

  • The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

  • The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

Physical requirement requires the applicant to be able to stoop, bend, squat, lift, kneel, sit on the floor, and carry up to 40 pounds. The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma operates a drug-free workplace. Must submit to and pass applicable drug test. Must pass background investigations for suitability of character identified in accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.

To apply for this position, please follow this link: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1613586


Position title: Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program Victim Advocate

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Location: Perkins, OK

General Summary: Under direction and supervision of the Victim Services Director, performs a wide variety of duties involved in providing support and advocacy for the rights and protection of adult, child and secondary victims of sexual assault as an on-site Victim Advocate at the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma. S/he is responsible for the assessment of the individual victims needs and will work together with other community resources to fulfill those needs which may include counseling, referrals, food, property return, general advocacy and support. S/he is responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the advocacy service and insuring that all data and client documentation is appropriately maintained.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide advocacy for adult, child and secondary victims of sexual assault at the individual and system level.

  • Assist victims of crime when requested by law enforcement at crime scenes, hospitals, or other safe locations; provide support, referrals and information related to crime victim rights and victim compensation information and applications.

  • Complete client intake forms; document services and referrals provided; conduct thorough case management on all cases to include follow-up contacts.

  • Work closely and interact with detectives, deputies, patrol officers, supervisors, service providers and other advocates, governmental agencies and the general public to ensure a survivors rights and needs are addressed.

  • Provide back-up for volunteer advocates and volunteer back-ups on a rotational basis with other Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program (TSASP) staff.

  • Maintain good working relationships with other agencies.

  • Respond to cases of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking and dating violence during and/or after business hours on a rotational basis with other Victim Service Program staff.

  • Responsible for developing contacts and building liaison relationships within the community.

  • Assist with presentations to schools, community groups and others interested in issues related to sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking and dating violence.

  • Responsible for data entry and maintenance of monthly, quarterly and annual reports related to client services, statistics, case disposition and other services provided.

  • Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology or related field with three (3) years work in victim services. Possess knowledge of victim assistance including applicable standards, laws, regulations and codes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge and understanding of operations, services and activities of a victim advocacy program.

  • Effective skills in interviewing, listening, and crisis intervention skills.

  • Knowledge of community resources and the availability of those resources.

  • Skill and ability to organize and multi-task – ability to prioritize tasks by importance and accomplish highest priority tasks each day.

  • Knowledge of case management principles and practices.

  • Ability to work with others on an individual basis utilizing high interpersonal skills.

  • Must be able to read, understand, apply and retain knowledge of departmental rules, regulations and policies.

  • Ability to deal with crisis oriented situations and extreme human behaviors or reactions caused by crisis.

  • Possess non-judgmental attitude with genuine concern and empathy for crime victims.

  • Respectful, knowledgeable, and have an understanding of tribal cultures, customs, beliefs, values, social systems and structure of Indian families.

  • Knowledge of practices and procedures of filing legal documents in accordance with Tribal and State Court.

  • Knowledge of principals and characteristics of victims of crime.

  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel) and internet resources.

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma operates a drug-free workplace. Must submit to and pass applicable drug test. Must pass background investigations for suitability of character identified in accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.

For more information and to apply for this position, follow this link: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1613563


The NAAV complies with all provisions of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization of 2013 including the civil rights provisions that prohibit grantees from excluding, denying benefits to, or discriminating against any person on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability in any program or activity funded in whole or in part with federal grant funding.