Victims Advocate @ Gallup, New Mexico

Description: We know there is someone out there that will make an excellent addition to our behavioral health team. Someone who gets along well with others, is thorough and efficient, can follow company procedures, is able to multitask and has amazing customer service skills. Our company is a dynamic place to work, practice, and grow. We have four primary care health centers and deliver integrated services including behavioral health, Pharmacy, Dental, specialty referrals, chronic disease management, health education, and much, much more located in San Juan County, Utah. UNHS is hiring (1) Full-Time (FT) positions for a Victim Advocate in Gallup, New Mexico.

• Location: Gallup, New Mexico
• Full-time Benefits include: PTO leave, Vacation hours, Holiday pay, full medical insurance, Life insurance, 5% of gross to a 403b retirement account. Wellness benefits. Optional coverage for dental, short/long term disability.
  
  

We offer the opportunity to work with a dynamic team providing victim services to underserved communities.

Requirements

• Write victim statements. Translate or interpret documents for victims.
• Interview victims of crime.
• Assist victims to access court orders.
• Support victims preparing for court testimony and hearings..
• Interface with multiple law enforcement agencies.
• Attend and complete all training assignments, such as MedTrainer, 40 hours Advocacy, and sexual assault training.
• Accept and interact with medical providers making referrals.
• Engage and respond to victims and families requesting assistance. Assist victims and their families with CVRC, including funeral planning.
• Answer hotline call 24/7.
• Provide case management services.
• Provide emotional support to traumatized victims of crime.
• Be a liaison between law enforcement and victims.
• Frequent interactions with behavioral health staff regarding psychological trauma needs of victims.
• Advocate for patients regarding their medical, legal, housing, financial, rehabilitation and counseling needs.
• Assist victims needing assistance to access traditional/spiritual Navajo healing practices.
• Travel significant distances to meet with victims and UNHS Victim Advocates.
• Coordinate and collaborate with local law enforcement, FBI, Navajo Nation Division of Social Services, and Navajo Nation Courts.
• Become familiar with state and tribal domestic violence and sexual assault laws.
• Be trauma-informed.
• Document client encounters, agency encounters, and maintain documentation for program reporting purposes.
• Maintain client interaction on program software (Cap60).
• Respond to crisis calls to provide intervention.
• Coordinate transportation for the victim involved in a crime to where they need to go.
• Create invoices, uploading receipts and clearing transactions in company app (Bill).
• General Computer skills required. Have the ability to navigate Google software. Must be able to learn new softward applications, such as CAP60.
  
  

Preference

One year working in victim services, and/or behavioral health, and/or human services.

Experience, Training, And Qualifications Needed To Perform The Job

• Bachelor’s Degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requisite to adequately fulfill the duties/responsibilities of this position.
• Fluently read, write, and speak the English language. Speak Navajo language preferred.
• General computer skills required. Have the ability to navigate Google software. Must be able to learn new software applications, such as CAP60.
• Physical Ability: Able to lift 50 lbs. or more. Stand for long periods of time during crisis calls and situations.
  
  

License/Certification

• Have a current and valid driver’s license and be able to meet the organization’s driver insurability requirements.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check and drug and alcohol screening.
• Possess a current CPR certification, or certify within 90 days.
• Gain and maintain ASIST certification every 2 years
  
  

As a Tribal Organization the Utah Navajo Health System, Inc. (UNHS) treats patients with high risk and underlying chronic medical conditions. Therefore, UNHS requires its employees to show proof of immunization prior to their employment with UNHS or during their employment. Below is a list of immunizations/vaccinations required to be employed or to continue employment with UNHS.

The Immunizations/vaccinations Include But Not Limited To Following

• MMR (Measles Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella): Documentation of two MMR vaccines (OR) Documentation of MMR titers.
• Complete Hepatitis B vaccine series (3 doses), documented proof of titers indicating immunity, or a declination that may be signed upon arrival.
• Proof of up-to-date PPD skin testing, if previously negative (OR) Proof of positive PPD skin test with the most recent chest x-ray and treatment history.
• Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap).
• Varicella titers, history of varicella or varicella immunization series.
• Influenza vaccine for the current year.
• COVID-19 vaccine
• Any other vaccinations as requested.
  
  

UNHS would not be able to achieve our goal of quality equitable healthcare for people living in southeastern Utah without our committed and competent staff. UNHS continually attracts the most devoted healthcare professionals and administrators this region has to offer.

UNHS hires in accordance with EEOC standards. The UNHS gives preference to eligible and qualified applicants in accordance with the Navajo preference in Employment Act and Veterans preference.