Sexual Assault (SA) Tribal Advocacy and Outreach Specialist

Restoring Ancestral Winds is seeking a creative, resourceful individual with strong interpersonal skills, including relationship/trust building, effective communication and active listening, to fill the position of Sexual Assault Advocacy & Outreach Specialist. This position is created for the purpose of supporting and helping to build the capacity of Great Basin Area Tribal and non-Tribal victim service providers in assessing and meeting the needs of Native American survivors of sexual violence. The Sexual Assault Advocacy & Outreach Specialist will work closely with RAW staff and community partners to understand and document the challenges currently faced by Tribal and non-Tribal organizations in providing safety and support for Native American survivors of sexual assault. 

Position Activities & Responsibilities 

·Serve as a centralized contact for Tribal and non-Tribal sexual assault service providers on resources and best practices for providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive advocacy and support to Native American survivors of sexual violence. 

·Understand the roles and responsibilities of criminal justice, medical and community-based service providers in providing crisis response and follow-up support for sexual assault survivors. 

·Compile documentation of promising practices for developing and delivering advocacy services for Native American populations. 

·Participate on developing and existing multi-disciplinary sexual assault response teams (SART) throughout the state, including those responding to sexual offenses against children and adolescents. 

·Support existing and developing Tribal advocacy programs serving Native American survivors in Utah and neighboring Tribal Nations. 

·Work collaboratively with RAW program staff and consultants to build infrastructure and alliances with appropriate tribal governments, non-profits, and state agencies to promote consistent, professional and victim-oriented response and treatment of sexual assault victims. 

·Develop and maintain a directory of Tribal and non-tribal victim service providers serving Native American survivors in Utah, documenting participating agencies, operational procedures, training experts, and expert witnesses. 

·Assess any training and technical assistance needs of advocates and programs serving Native survivors of sexual violence across the Great Basin to determine areas of unmet need. 

·Facilitate and participate in coordinated planning activities with Tribal, Federal, state and local partners to develop and provide professional development resources to meet identified needs. 

·Assist advocacy programs in adapting recommended practices for serving Native American sexual assault survivors to the resources and needs of their communities. 

·Provide culturally relevant resources for Tribes and Tribal organizations to prevent and respond to gender-based violence. 

·Support and coordinate relevant community education, public outreach and policy development activities. 

·Advocate for victims’ rights. 

·Adhere to RAW philosophy, policies and procedures. 

Skills and Experience:     

·Demonstrated knowledge of sexual violence intervention, response, and prevention.  

·A high degree of empathy and emotional intelligence with interpersonal and communication skills. 

·Significant experience with leading trainings and providing educational presentation; experience with presentation software, and slide projections tools.  

·Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time, evaluate progress, and adjust activities to complete projects within established time frames. 

·Ability to work collaboratively and share responsibility for completion of project objectives.  

·Ability to address and resolve conflict in a constructive manner. 

·Commitment to ending gender based violence, creating a trauma informed workplace, and inclusion. 

·Proficiency in utilizing Google, Microsoft 365, Canva, Zoom, Coalition Manager or willingness to learn. 

·Requires strong understanding of the unique challenges tribal communities face and a commitment to responding with a culturally sensitive trauma informed approach.  

Education & Qualifications 

·Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 

·Four years direct service experience in victim advocacy and/or with a social/behavioral health organization.  

Preference will be given for the following qualifications: 

Experience working in Native American communities. 

Understanding the intersections of oppression as it perpetuates a culture of violence and creates barriers to accessing domestic violence and sexual assault response services. 

Demonstrated awareness of the impact of trauma on individuals, organizations, and communities. 

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel  

·This job operates in a professional office environment with occasional local, regional, and national travel. 

·This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and talk. The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods. 

·This position will require travel to participate in local and regional meetings, workgroups, and training. Some out of state travel may be required to participate in national conferences and training. Employees must have access to reliable transportation for travel within Utah. 

·Must have a valid Utah driver’s license and valid auto insurance. 

·Must have ability to travel throughout Utah independently, including Tribal Nation’s in the Great Basin, and occasionally out-of-state. 

·Flexibility in scheduling, including occasional overnight stays and extended days. 

BENEFITS 

·Medical, Dental and Optical Insurance benefits are available for full-time employees and their dependents. 

APPLICATION PROCESS 

·Position is open until filled, meaning applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. 

·To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter here: https://restoringawcoalition.coalitionmanager.org/formmanager/formsubmission/create?formId=30

Restoring Ancestral Winds, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer for all person without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.