SDVCJ Project Coordinator

* The SDVCJ 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 OVW Grants to Tribal Governments to Exercise Special Domestic Violence Criminal Jurisdiction (SDVCJ) project, a two-year continuation project funded by the Department of Justice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or Social and Behavioral Sciences required. *
• A combination of education and work experience in the legal, victim advocacy, or criminal justice fields.
• Must have a valid unrestricted Driver's License and be insurable by GTB's insurance carrier.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet the goals, objectives, and activities of the project as defined in the grant application and described below consistent with the project budget and timeline, fiscal guidelines, and staffing resources.
• Perform all GTB Program Director related duties associated with this grant; ensuring grant is in compliance with funding agency and GTB requirements.
• Schedule SDVCJ meetings on a monthly basis, chair the meetings, and prepare & disseminate meeting agendas, minutes, Outlook appointment reminders, and other duties as needed.
• Collaborate with Tribal Court and GTB departments to review the GTB Tribal Code for inconsistencies, updates in legislation and draft revisions that arise in the course of continued exercise of SDVCJ.
• Bring code revisions forth to the Tribal Council for action.
• Gather all relevant data pertaining to domestic violence, crime, and SDVCJ and implement digital records management strategies for current and future records for continuation of exercising SDVCJ.
• Review federal and tribal law, regulations, policies and procedures for SDVCJ that includes an in-depth examination of existing inter-tribal consortiums and any data gathered.
• Review and propose enhanced sentencing requirements provided in applicable federal laws and regulations, including addressing possible tribal constitutional amendment and inmate housing options to the SDVCJ group.
• Develop and coordinate training for law enforcement, prosecutor, victim services, court, probation department and other criminal justice agency personnel responsible for exercising SDVCJ.
• Coordinate and network with Tribal and non-Tribal (Federal, State, County, local) criminal justice agencies.
• Attend meetings related to SDVCJ as required, including national, state and local conferences or meetings.
• Develop and implement strategic plan for SDVCJ continuation.
• Work with stakeholders to review, make suggestions and recommendations to the existing Domestic Violence Code and Personal Protection Order Ordinance, Tribal Codes, protocols, policies, procedures, and registries to increase victim safety and perpetrator accountability as it pertains to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
• Identify, establish, attend and/or coordinate annual training for court, law enforcement, probation, prosecutor's office, victim advocates, SDVCJ project coordinator and SDVCJ team members related to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking; and ensure said training is approved by funding agency. Complete travel paperwork per GTB Travel protocol.
• Meet/collaborate on a regular basis with prosecutor, law enforcement, and probation and victim advocate group to review current cases and ensure victim needs are being met and perpetrator is being held accountable.
• Review Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) policy for housing prisoners and bring information to SDVCJ Team meetings.
• Coordinate and receive technical assistance training for court, law enforcement, prosecution, probation departments on database and evidence-based report writing, liabilities, and changes to the GTB Tribal Code.
• Assist Legal Department, Tribal Court, Probation Victim Services, and Law Enforcement in data entry and ensure data is entered correctly, including revising data gathering methodology if necessary.
• Evaluate the processes and outcomes of the project and report findings to the GTB Office of Program Development and Evaluation (OPDE) to assess effectiveness of project.
• Collaborate with OPDE to complete evaluation of SDVCJ project to determine funding, grants, viability, and sustainability.
• Assist with a system of referral for persons convicted of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking by establishing relationships with available agencies/departments as resources.
• Collaborate with victim advocates to continue to assist victims for needed services for program sustainability.
• Ensure GTB complete SDVCJ membership requirements to join Inter-Tribal Technical Assistance Working Group (ITWG) as required of grant.
• Complete all reporting required by grant and GTB.
• Attend Domestic Violence Court proceedings, monitor domestic violence cases, evaluate for consistency with procedural and statutory requirements, and assist with revision and/or development of relevant court rules.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Extensive experience gathering, analyzing and reporting data – rules, regulations, code development, power point presentation, charts, written narrative, etc.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience working with tribal governments.
• Familiarity with tribal justice systems.
• 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 well under pressure in crisis situations and with sensitive issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 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 prisoner housing, code development/revision, and policies or procedures.
• Excellent time management, organization, and follow-through skills are essential.
• Ability to effectively establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in computer using Microsoft Windows Operating System and Office Suite, and the use of other office equipment.
• Maintain highest level of confidentiality of all matters involved in this position.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or Social and Behavioral Sciences required. *
• A combination of education and work experience in the legal field or closely related criminal justice field working including database information sharing.
• Grand Traverse Band Program Director Certification required or successful completion of Program Director Training.
• Administration/ Coordination training and experience required for this position.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and be insurable with GTB's insurance carrier.

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED

• Ability to operate an automobile in the course of assigned duties. Use of computer, telephone, printer and other office equipment.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to drive a car.
• Must be able to travel throughout the six-county service area and attendance at state/national trainings/meetings.
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time.

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS

Sort through complex issues and legal periodicals and resources for needed resources; apply laws to specific situations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work schedule is generally during regular court hours of operation with occasional evening, weekend, or holiday hours required as needed. Work is conducted mostly in an office environment with work off-site as necessary.
• Considerable exposure to stressful situations, as a result of human behavior, in dealing with a variety of different types of individuals and community organizations may be encountered on a regular basis.
• 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 through approved motion by Tribal Council. * 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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