DV/SA Program Specialist (Advocate) - Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation - Smith River, CA
Position Description
Title: Program Specialist: DV/SA Programs Department: (03) Community and
Family Services
Class: Regular - Skilled FLSA: Non-Exempt
Status: Full-Time Pay Grade: V ($14.31 - $20.19)
Supervisor: Domestic Violence Program Manager Subordinates: As assigned
Effective Date: April 2013*/Updated 02/2016 Funding: Grant Based
Position Summary:
The Community and Family Services (CFS) DV/SA Program Specialist will administer and
coordinate the day to day activities of the assigned Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault project.
Duties include, but are not limited to: counsel and assist clients, provide financial, life-skills,
parenting and other training services; assist clients in accessing Tribal and other assistance
programs; issuing payment requests and requests for expenditures; prepare and submit reports
(financial and otherwise) in accordance with program and grant guidelines; assist, attend and
participate in outreach activities as scheduled. The Program Specialist may also accompany
clients to court appearance, medical appointments and other appointments as necessary to
provide support. This position works under moderate supervision in administering services and
in using agency or community resources while working independently toward established
objectives.
All Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation employees must submit to a background check and abide by all
Tribal, federal, and state laws. All employees must comply with Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation drug free
workplace policy and will be subject to pre-employment, random, for-cause, and post-accident
drug and alcohol testing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Possess a working knowledge of Human Services Programs.
• Create positive working relationship with clients and their families.
• Vigorously protect client confidentiality
• Maintain and protect client and worker safety.
• Maintain documentation of activities in accordance with departmental and funding agency
requirements while maintaining utmost client confidentiality.
• Utilize and maintain computerized systems to carry out assigned duties.
• Act as liaison between client and community partners and other helping agencies; assist
client in obtaining services from other agencies.
• Prepare periodic reports for the Department and/or administration.
• Exercise prudent judgment in applying policy, procedure, regulations and laws.
• Temporary or permanent duties and responsibilities may be added to, or modified as
deemed necessary.
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Minimum Qualifications:
• High School diploma or GED required ; AA degree in related subject or equivalent
education and experience highly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in providing family, social and/or community services
required.
• Knowledge of current issues in the field of social welfare; social services programs,
including ICWA, child welfare, TANF, family violence, sexual assault and other public
welfare programs on the Federal, State, and local level.
• Experience working with Native American communities.
• Ability to work with diverse groups, including people in crisis situations and low or very low
income families.
• Ability to comply with all applicable Federal or Tribal statues, regulations or ordinances.
• Ability to provide instruction and clearly convey program rules and expectations to clients
and their families.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen and comply with the
Drug-free Workplace Policy.
• Requires computer literacy in a Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of basic principles of individual and group behavior.
• Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to set realistic goals, initiate and follow
through on complex tasks, manage time, meet multiple deadlines and work effectively
under moderately stressful conditions.
• Qualified American Indian Preference applies.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical manuals, and government regulations. Ability to
write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, ability to effectively present
information and respond to questions, while facilitating group meetings.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts, ability to apply concepts such as fractions,
percentages, ratios, and pro-rations. Experience in basic household budgeting practices and
basic banking principles.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral,
or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving multiple variables in fluid situations.
Ability to stay on task and maintain composure during frequent interruptions or challenging
behaviors.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
• A valid driver’s license will be required at the time of appointment; employee may be
required to drive their own vehicle, provide proof of financial responsibility and submit a
DMV clearance.
• Section 408 of the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act of 1990
(Public Law 101-630) requires an investigation of the character of each individual who is
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employed, or is being considered for employment, in a position with duties and
responsibilities that involve regular contact with or control over Indian children. A criminal
history investigation will be performed and the applicant must meet the minimum standards
of the Act.
• Current criminal background fingerprint clearance.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and
fingers, hands and fee. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and ascend and
descend steps. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally
lift and/move 25 pounds.
Vision Requirements:
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish color).
Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an office environment, with frequent interactions at client’s
residence, schools, and other institutions both public and private. Work also involves a high
level of interaction with Tribal members, their families and outside professionals; often under
stressful conditions.
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