MMIP Victim Advocate

OPENING DATE:  March 20, 2026

CLOSING DATE:  April 2, 2026

*This position is funded by a Grant, and it has a projected end date of 9/30/2026. The position could possibly be extended if the grant is renewed.

POSITION SUMMARY: Victim Advocate will provide compassionate support and advocacy for MMIP victims of crimes & families of missing persons.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Educate the community on MMIP violent/victim crimes
• Aid victims in areas of crisis intervention, support, education/prevention, treatment, and referrals
• Conduct victim assistance workshops, seminars, presentations, and meetings with law enforcement personnel, investigative agency victim specialists, federal, state, tribal, and local officials, and members of the community
• Generates victim crime statistics and data collection on MMIP
• Generates victim-related statistical and activity reports from Tribal, State, and Federal agencies
• Promotes cultural oriented preventative measures of MMIP
• Transport victims to shelters, rehabilitation, mental health services, social services, tribal & county court or victim services related location
• Provides the community with emergency responses for missing persons
• Administrative and grants duties as needed
• Purchase necessities for victims of crime and families of missing persons
• Assist victims of crime and families of missing persons with necessary application process with CN MMIP victim services or any victim services program related.
• Maintain confidentiality of the victim and family of the missing person.
• Provide emotional support to victims of Clime & families of missing persons
• Familiar with tribal, state and federal laws
• Attend Office of Victims of Crimes yearly training
• Other duties as assigned

REPORTS TO: Directly reports to Comanche Nation M.M.I.P. Coordinator May occasionally be assigned supervisory duties

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to operate a motor vehicle

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Majority of work will be performed in MMIP office and during outreach and community events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, Criminal Justice or related field
• (4) years' work experience in victim services or related field.
• Possess knowledge of victim assistance including applicable standards, tribal, federal & tribal laws, regulations and codes.
• Possess basic skills in the use of Microsoft Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Quality written and verbal communication skills
• Preference will be given to Comanche tribal members
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license
• Must be willing to submit and pass drug testing
• Must be willing to submit a background check

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Annual Leave (4 hours per pay period)
• Sick Leave (4 hours per pay period)
• Birthday Leave
• Bereavement Leave (3 paid days off for specified family members)
• Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
• Dental Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
• Life Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only- $40K coverage)
• 401K-up to 3% match

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS (100% employee paid via payroll deduction):

• Medical Insurance BCBS (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
• Dental Insurance Delta Dental (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
• Vision Insurance VSP (Employee, Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Additional Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
• AFLAC

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Comanche Nation does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

COMANCHE PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of enrollment with employment application to receive Comanche preference.  

INDIAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), Form 4432 must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference. Non-Indian applications will be considered in the absence of qualified Comanche and/or Indian preference applicants. 

VETERAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of veteran status, DD Form 214, with employment application to receive veteran preference.

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