TWO (2) ADVOCATE OF SAFETY AND WELLNESS HR-19-118

The Nez Perce Tribe Department of Social Services/Women’s Outreach Program is recruiting for: TWO (2) ADVOCATE OF SAFETY AND WELLNESS HR-19-118 full-time regular. The purpose of the class is to provide direct services, advocacy, and support for Warm Fires Resource Center participants and victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking while building community support and awareness of the Women's Outreach Program. This position is under the direct supervision of the Women's Outreach Program. Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, social sciences, law enforcement, prosecutor’s office, paralegal studies or closely related field, with two (2) years’ experience in one of these or closely-related field required. Specialized work experience in prosecution/victim advocacy in domestic violence cases and/or tribal prosecutor’s office experience preferred. Experience does not substitute education OR Associates degree in human or criminal justice field, law enforcement, prosecutor’s office, paralegal studies or closely related field with four (4) years’ experience working in one of these or closely-related fields required. Specialized work experience in prosecution/victim advocacy in domestic violence cases and/or tribal prosecutor’s office experience preferred. Experience does no substitute education. Requires a background check to be completed within thirty (30) days of hire. Requires at least two (2) year’s successful work experience in Social Work, Law Enforcement, Prosecutor’s Office or Court or closely related program. Must have familiarity with law enforcement, prosecutorial, and judicial processes and of local social service agencies and resources. Must be experienced in working with American Indian families and demonstrate successful advocacy and work experience in this field. Must have a positive work history. Class description available at the NPT Human Resources Department. The Nez Perce Tribe is a drug free work environment, pre-employment drug testing required. Requires a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured under the Tribe’s policy. Must provide a current motor vehicle report (MVR) where you have been licensed to drive within the last three (3) years. A complete application includes: NPT application: ADVOCATE OF SAFETY AND WELLNESS HR-19-118 P.O. Box 365, Lapwai, ID 83540, by 4:30 pm., 3/29/19. (208) 843-7332. Tribal preference applies. INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.