Domestic Violence Youth Specialist - Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

Summary:

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is a federally recognized Tribe with its ancestral homeland located in Niobrara, NE. The Tribe does not have a reservation in the classic definition; rather, the Ponca Restoration Act defined its jurisdiction as a 'Service Delivery Area' comprised of 15 counties throughout parts of Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. Within its Service Delivery Area, the Tribe offers a broad range of health, social, educational and cultural services.

This position will work with youth ages 18 and younger within the Service Delivery Area of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska by facilitating activities that will raise cultural awareness and promote positive, healthy lifestyles. This position will create services and programming for youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and/or human trafficking.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Organize culturally relevant activities that will follow the program materials that focus on the youth's strengths and tribal heritage.
2. Provide advocacy and services to youth age 18 and younger experiencing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking.
3. Facilitate support groups and/or activities youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or human trafficking.
4. Create Service Learning opportunities with youth.
5. Develop and implement program guidelines with each youth to include proper documentation, intake forms and necessary assessments.
6. Coordinate, identify, and work closely with other community resources which can enhance the program and broaden its services.
7. Promote the full scope of youth activities, programs, and services within the community and maintain positive public relations with the community, all outside resources and agencies by participating in internal and external community events.
8. Mentor youth in the program while striving to maintain the physical, spiritual and emotional well-being of youth.
9. Maintain confidentiality at all times.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Relationships and Authority:

This position has no supervisory authority. Works closely with other departments including Behavioral Health, Health Services, Community Health Workers, Culture, Ponca Express, Human Services, Ponca Tribe of Nebraska employees, Elder's Council, as well as external organizations and agencies.

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

This position is in a professional office environment. This position requires frequent verbal and written communication including face-to-face, virtual, and telephone interactions. At times staff may be required to work with clients who are in crisis and must demonstrate empathy, understanding, respect, and advocacy while remaining calm in stressful situations.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, scanners, and photocopiers. This staff will sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during work hours. This position will be subject to potentially emotionally disturbing material as presented to staff, clients, and outside entities.

Will be required to work outside normal business hours to include evenings and weekends.

Extensive travel throughout the Ponca Service Delivery Area will be required and occasional travel outside of the Service Delivery Area.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

1. Associate degree in a human services, criminal justice or education related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
2. Experience, education, or a working knowledge of child development and education, domestic violence, prevention programming and human services.
3. One year of experience working with youth.
4. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs.
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
6. Valid driver's license and be insurable.
7. Successfully pass drug and alcohol testing, motor vehicle, education, character, and criminal background** checks.
8. Able and willing to travel in and out of the Ponca Service Delivery Area.

Preferred:

1. Bachelor's degree in a human services, criminal justice or education related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
2. One year of case management experience.
3. One year of program development, implementation and evaluation.
4. One year of experience working with Native Americans or Native American organizations.
5. Knowledge and understanding of Public Law 93-638: Indian Self-Determination Act, Tribal organizations, and funding opportunities.

Preference will be given to Ponca Tribe of Nebraska members or members of a federally recognized tribe. However, all qualified individuals are eligible.

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is an at-will employer.

**This position must comply with Public Law 101-630, Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act and 25 CFR Part 63 Indian Child Protection Act.

Tribal Council Approval: 04/16/2024