CCR Project Coordinator

* The Coordinated Community Response Project Coordinator is a grant funded position; therefore the duration of this position is subject to the guidelines outlined in the grant.

SUMMARY

Coordinate the GTB Coordinated Community Response to Domestic Violence project, a two-year project funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence against Women.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Associates Degree in Criminal Justice or Social and Behavioral Sciences.
• Must have work experience in the field of victim advocacy.
• Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet the goals and objectives of the project as defined in the grant application and described below consistent with the project budget and timeline, fiscal guidelines, and staffing resources.
• Coordinate domestic violence task force subcommittee meetings.
• Work with the subcommittee team and contractors to develop Domestic Violence Code and Personal Protection Order Ordinance.
• Collect and disseminate domestic violence data in collaboration with law enforcement, court, prosecutor and victim advocates.
• Develop Volunteer Victim Advocates List to assist victims in court and to needed services for program sustainability.
• Coordinate domestic violence trainings in collaboration with Tribal Victim Advocate and Prosecutors Office.
• Assist Native American victims of domestic violence residing in the six county service areas.
• Respond to crisis situations and access immediate needs of victims.
• Develop and maintain client files and monthly statistical data and share with Program Director and supervisor.
• Discuss problems with the victims and advise victims of options available and explain the consequences of those choices.
• Locate needed social services both inside and outside the Band whether there is criminal prosecution or not and discuss available resources with victims.
• Inform victims of their rights.
• Provide transportation and attendance with victims in court and to needed services.
• Assist victims in filling out and filing personal protection orders.
• Provide out-reach services to non-Indian agencies for victim referrals.
• Access victims' post-crisis needs, make appropriate referrals, and provide transportation to referral sources.
• Coordinate and network with Tribal and non-Tribal criminal justice agencies, social service agencies and other crime victim and advocacy programs.
• Attend meetings related to crime victims in all six counties in service area as well as required national, state and local conferences and meetings regarding victim assistance.
• Participate on local victim advocacy committees to accomplish outreach and referral services.
• Court Watch for Native American victims in Domestic Violence State Courts in the six county service areas.
• Work with contracted Evaluator and Program Director to evaluate program goals.
• Performs other duties as required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Work independently; follow through on given assignments and exercise initiative and good judgment.
• Maintain professional attitude and demeanor regarding highly critical issues involving confidentiality and discretion.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement, attorneys, judges, court staff, other agencies and the public.
• Work under pressure in crisis situations and with sensitive issues.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Work with persons of diverse ages, races, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds etc.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and practices, Tribal, local, state, and Federal laws.
• Knowledge of victim issues, judicial processes and community resources for victims of crime.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Associates Degree in Criminal Justice or Social and Behavioral Sciences is preferred.*
• Must have work experience in the field of victim advocacy.
• Graduation/certification from the Michigan Victim Assistance Academy preferred or ability to obtain certification within one-year.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier.
• Must have reliable transportation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED:

Ability to operate an automobile in the course of assigned duties. Use of computer, printer and fax machine. Frequent use of telephone.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to drive a car.
• Must be able to travel throughout the six-county service area.
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time.

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS:

Sort through complex issues and direct victims to needed resources; apply laws to specific situations. Access situations and make decisions in stressful/crisis situations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Considerable exposure to stressful situations, as a result of human behavior, in dealing with a variety of different types of individuals and community organizations.
• On-call for crisis situations and may be required to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends.
• Exposure to potentially hostile environments.

COMMENTS

Native American Preference will apply. Must be willing and able to pass a criminal history background check with no felonies or serious misdemeanors and a drug and alcohol urinalysis as a condition of employment. Adherence to strict company policy in regard to confidentiality is a must.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. * Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of the Director of Human Resources

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