Supportive Housing Advocate
Delaware Tribe of Indians
Employment Opportunity
Department: Family & Children Services
Employment Status: Regular
Bartlesville, OK
Immediate Supervisor: Transitional Housing Coordinator
General Description
The primary role of the supportive housing advocate is to support and assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, and teen dating violence in finding safety, leveraging resources, and bettering their lives during and after their participation in the supportive housing program.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences OR 3+ years of experience working in the fields of domestic violence advocacy or crisis intervention.
- Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence and effective intervention strategies preferred.
- Skilled in working with sensitive issues and committed to respecting the confidential nature of the work.
- Ability to work effectively with clients of diverse sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, cultures, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Demonstrated problem-solving approach. Proficient in data collection and reporting.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides crisis intervention and advocacy services utilizing trauma-informed, client-centered practices.
- Meets with clients in their homes or in the community.
- Assists victims in completing the ERA and other benefit applications online.
- Assists victims in identifying and obtaining community resources for basic needs.
- Provides ongoing advocacy, goal-setting assistance, and safety planning.
- Advocates for clients to landlords or property managers as needed.
- Completes accurate data collection on client services and assists in reporting to grantors.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director or Transitional Housing Coordinator.
Indian Preference Policy
In accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934, (Title 25, USC, Section 47), Indian Preference will be observed in hiring.
TO APPLY
Fill out application with resume attached and turn in to the Human Resources Department by walk-in, email, or regular mail. Contact Human Resources at jobs@delawaretribe.org or use the address below.
Human Resources Department
5100 Tuxedo Blvd.
Bartlesville, OK 74006
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