POSITION DESCRIPTION
Community Advocate

INFORMATION
Department: Community & Behavioral Services

Type of Position: Non-Exempt
Location of Work: Juneau, AK
Salary Grade(s): 8 ($26.97-$35.20)
Hours of Work: M-F, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Employment Category: Regular, Full-Time

The Community Advocate will work with community partners to provide technical assistance, information, and
referrals for tribal citizens and who have experienced victimization as a result of a crime. The incumbent will
aid through direct service and assistance of community resource referrals and provisions to meet the immediate
needs of citizens who have been victimized. Community Advocate will provide assistance and follow up
support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and other crimes. Incumbent will ensure that victims
understand the criminal justice process and have access to services available through Tlingit & Haida’s
Community Advocacy Program, Federal, Tribal, State, and local victim’s assistance programs. Incumbent will
advocate for culturally based services, including information and referral services.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports To: Community Advocacy Manager
Supervises: N/A
Liaison To: Service Providers, Program Partners, Tlingit & Haida Tribal Court

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure participants rights to privacy
• Conduct participant intakes, assessments, and other direct services associated with victim services
• Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and support to victims of crime
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports for related program grants
• Provide legal advocacy services to tribal members on victims of crime who experience domestic
violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, and sex trafficking
• Conduct intensive interviews within 48 hours of tribal members reported case
• Review case files to ensure completion, order of records prior to hearings, answer questions relative to
court policies and procedures, case status, and court records
• Assist tribal programs and communities in developing responses to domestic violence for all tribal
citizens
• Develop positive working relationships with other tribal and local service providers
• Participate in intra- and interagency meetings concerning effective responses to adult and child victims
of domestic violence and related crimes
• Provide immediate crisis intervention and support to victims of domestic violence either in person, via
phone, or Zoom
• Make referrals to ensure victim’s immediate needs are met (e.g., transportation, food, shelter, clothing,
childcare, behavioral services, etc.)
• Accompany victims to court hearings in Tribal, State, or Federal court meetings with the prosecutor
• Review, process, and track legal documents, including summons, petitions, motions, affidavits, notices,
and other filings
• Coordinate and assist prosecutor with victim/witness trial preparation
• Provide logistical support and assistance to victims during the judicial process
• Act as liaison between victims and the various prosecutors, courts, law enforcement agencies, parole,
and probation officers
• Develop, disseminate, and present community outreach materials for public education regarding sexual
assault, domestic violence, dating violence, sex trafficking and stalking
• Provide training to the community, agencies, and tribal government employees to increase capacity,
efficiency, and response to victims of crime
• Assist with training local law enforcement officers, judges, and other court staff with emphasis on
culturally responsive services
• Other duties as assigned

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY
Spending Authority: N/A
Other Authority: N/A

NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Willingness to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, the public, judges, court
personnel, project partners (e.g., ANDVSA, ANWRC, AWARE, etc.) and tribal governments
• Ability to effectively assume a varied case load
• Ability to maintain accurate, complete case files
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills
• Understanding of the civil equal justice legal needs of tribal members, including the unique needs of
domestic violence survivors and low-income families
• Ability to effectively communicate, motivate others, and work collaboratively with diverse groups of
people with varying perspectives, experience, and expertise
• Ability and willingness to learn and integrate new technologies and methodologies to efficiently perform
responsibilities
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Ability to collaborate, coordinate, implement, and advocate for youth, adults, families, and community
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with persons from a variety of
socioeconomic and cultural groups
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work flexible hours (including occasional evening and/or weekend activities)
• Commitment to self-care
• Understanding of the Tribes mission and culture
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with staff and clients in all circumstances

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
• Associate degree in field of Social Work, Public Health, or related field
• 2 years’ related experience
• Valid Driver’s License; clean driving record

Substitution for degree
• High school diploma and
• 4 years’ experience in related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
• Bachelor’s Degree in field of Social Work, Public Health, or related field
• 4 years’ experience in related field

UNUSUAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS
The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting and is generally sedentary, requiring routine
walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs. Travel on small aircraft or ferry
may be required.

CONDITIONS OF HIRE:
• All employment at Tlingit & Haida is “at will”. This means that the employee or Tlingit & Haida may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no term of employment is expressed or implied for this position.
• Tlingit & Haida is a no tolerance workplace. All regular employees may be required to pass a pre-employment and subsequent random drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
• Tlingit & Haida requires a criminal background check be conducted on all employees. All employment offers are conditional until federal criminal background check results verify your eligibility to work for Tlingit & Haida.