Position Description:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our Culture and Justice team as a Youth Victim Advocate. In this role, you will provide crucial support and advocacy for youth who have experienced trauma, abuse, or violence. This entry-level position is located on the island of Unalaska and requires strong communication skills, empathy, and a commitment to serving the community.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Direct Support: Offer emotional support and crisis intervention to youth who have experienced trauma or victimization.

Advocacy: Serve as a voice for youth in navigating legal, medical, and social service systems to ensure their needs are met and their rights are being protected.

Education and Outreach: Conduct community outreach and education programs to raise awareness about youth victimization and available resources.

Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other professionals, including law enforcement, social workers, healthcare providers, and educators, to provide comprehensive support to youth and their families.

Documentation: Maintain accurate and confidential records of client interactions, services provided, and progress made toward goals.

Crisis Response: Be available for on-call support and respond promptly to crises as they arise. Continuous Learning: Stay informed about best practices in victim advocacy, trauma-informed care, and relevant laws and regulations through training and professional development opportunities.

Cultural Healing: Coordinate the facilitation of culturally relevant traditional healing services for youth activities or workshops.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to build and maintain positive relationships with Tribal, community and staff.
• Must be able to foster new and existing relationships with business.
• Must be able to maintain regular and open communications with coworkers and partner.
• Must be able to conduct work through the lens of justice, equity, diversity.
• Must be sensitive to community cultural values.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication.
• Must be sensitive to community cultural.
• Must be able to work independently with some direct supervision/guidance.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office 365 programs, including Excel, Word, and SharePoint.
• Must be able to perform routine and non-routine department related tasks with
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in
• Must be able to follow oral and written
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft 365
• Must be able to work
• Must be able to lift 50
• Must be able to work in inclement weather
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background
• Must have an Alaska Driver's license or be able to obtain one within 90 days of working for the Tribe, unless a waiver is granted.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required: Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology counseling, or related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with youth or in a social service setting is preferred, but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with youth from diverse
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in sensitive
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a remote and sometime challenging
• Understanding of and commitment to cultural sensitivity and trauma-informed care
• Willingness to undergo a background check and complete any required training or

Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of state and federal background check.

Licenses & Special Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Ineligible for all benefits, except for Parks, Culture and Recreation.

Native Preference:

The Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska is an equal opportunity employer and, in accordance with P.L.93-638, will give preference to equally qualified Alaska Native and Native American candidates.

Internal Preference:

The Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska gives preference to internal applicants.