Lead Tribal Victim Services Specialist

Tier: 1

Department: Social Services

Supervisor: Tribal Victim Services Program Manager

Location: 11400 158th Road Mayetta, KS 66509

Pay Range: $24.77-$28.49

Offering rate will vary within the listed hourly range above. *Supported by the Department budget & related experience/education*

• Preference in employment actions exercised in accordance with applicable law. Applicants must provide proof of eligibility for preference.
• Benefits for Full-Time: Weekly pay periods, Holiday pay, paid Birthday leave, Weekly accruals for Vacation & Sick leave, Administrative, Bereavement, and Educational Leave available, Low-Cost & Low-Deductible Benefits Plans & Generous 401(k) matching program.

Provides immediate and on-going assistance to Native American victims of crime including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and elder abuse in the Northeast Kansas area. Conducts phone and in-person assessments, provides referrals and case management services to victims; advocates through support, information and assistance to victims as their case moves through the criminal justice process and beyond; assists with planning and carrying out educational and outreach events; develops, maintains and works cooperatively within the program, department, community, Nation and service area to reduce the impact of domestic violence in tribal communities and to improve tribal and non-tribal systems and agency responses to victims of crime.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all minimum requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Driving: Must have a valid Kansas driver's license free of occupational restrictions, and must be insurable with the Nation's
insurance.

Experience: 2 years' experience in victim services and/or 4 years verifiable experience in psychology, criminal justice, social work, or a social service-related field.

Education: Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice, or other social science related field and 4 years verifiable experience in psychology, criminal justice, social work, or a social service-related field.