Peoria Shield Program Manager at Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma

Description

Position Purpose:

The Manager will plan, implement, and coordinate victim of crimes services. They will be responsible for the development of a need’s assessment, strategic plan, and implementation. This position provides support for the achievement of the program’s philosophy, mission, strategy, and its annual goals and objectives. This position also includes being responsible for federal grants, ensuring completion of all applications, progress reports, financial reports, appropriate expenditures of funds, and other administrative functions. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Development of a need’s      assessment and a strategic plan and implementation of both.
• Attend continued and advanced      OVC (Office Victims of Crime) training on the victim of crime advocacy and      grant compliance.
• Provide telephone consultation      for victims of crime.
• Assist with all outreach      events adding OVC program information and education.
• Assist victims of crime when      requested by law enforcement at crime scenes, hospitals, or other safe      locations.
• Provide support, referrals,      and information related to crime victim’s rights and victim compensation      information and applications.
• Complete client intake forms,      documents services, and referrals provided; conduct thorough case      management on all cases to include follow-up contacts.
• Works closely and interacts      with detectives, deputies, patrol officers, supervisors, service      providers, and other advocates, governmental agencies, and the general      public to ensure a survivor’s rights and needs are addressed.
• Responds to cases where a      victim of crime advocate is required during and after business hours for      shifts not covered by volunteers, on a rotational basis.
• Meet with victims of crime to      assist with short term and long-term needs including victims of but not      limited to, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence,      and human trafficking.
• Informs victims of Oklahoma      Victims Compensation.
• Strong organizational skills      and ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks within specific      deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to      build relationships with stakeholders and external partners and lead them      towards a common vision.
• Assists with presentations to      schools, community groups, and others interested in issues related to      services for victims of crimes.
• Tribal Community Outreach      Events.
• Social media outreach.
• Outreach for Victim of Crime      Services/Advocacy Education and Awareness for local schools, law      enforcement, and tribal agencies.
• Provide Peoria Tribe outreach      events to publicize OVC program and services.
• Work with other OVC agencies,      local schools, law enforcement, tribal/community agencies, and CCR teams.
• Develop and implement cultural      OVC outreach events.
• Must be willing to work      flexible hours (nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.) to meet the      needs of clients and their families. 
• Will be responsible for      24-hour Hotline on a rotating cycle.
• Travel to meet OVC continued      education standards and to specified domestic violence advocacy training      and/or conferences by the OVC. 

· Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• A      Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work major or related field preferred.
• An      equivalent combination of education and verifiable related experience may      be sufficient.
• Three      years minimum experience providing or exposure to crisis intervention,      victim advocacy, working with volunteers, and office assistance required.
• Grant      writing and grant management experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience      in facilitating educational training programs, and events.
• Above      average public speaking and communication skills      must be able to speak about and answer difficult questions, ability to work in a      fast-paced environment, sound logic, and good problem-solving skills.
• Must      have positive verifiable past employment references.
• Proficiency      with computers and programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the      Internet.

Certifications:

· Valid Driver’s License and Insurance.

Conditions of Employment:

The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma operates a drug-free workplace.

· Must be able to and pass applicable drug test.

· Must be able to pass State and Federal background checks.

· Adhere to all work rules, policies & procedures, and safety standards.

Requirements

Work Requirements:

Position involves prolonged sitting, standing, stooping, or bending, lifting, or carrying up to 30 pounds on a daily basis. Work is generally performed in an office environment with varying levels of lighting, air quality, noise, and / or temperature