JOB TITLE: Tribal Court Advocate
DEPARTMENT: Tribal Courts
Work Schedule: Full-Time
REPORTS TO: Tribal Court Administrator
Supervisory: No
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
Open Date: March 28, 2024
Federal Testing: No
Closing Date: Until Filled
WORKERS COMPENSATION CLASS CODE: 8810 Pay Rate: DOE
SUMMARY OR PURPOSE:
Assist the Tribal Court to maintain a caseload of tribal court cases. Provide intervention counseling and assistance to tribal members. Administer specific programs. Work towards the preservation and/or reunification of tribal families.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1.) Maintain a high level of confidentiality of client records and information.
2.) Provide tribal members with appropriate forms/applications for services provided by the Native Village of Barrow.
3.) Maintain a client caseload.
4.) Administer Native Village of Barrow programs.
5.) Meet with other service agencies to coordinate client services. Assist in ensuring that client needs are met.
6.) Produce monthly reports regarding activity.
7.) Operate general office equipment.
8.) Compile data and monitor program services of designated programs for reporting and evaluation purposes.
9.) Conduct home visits and monitor case progress.
10). Intervention counseling and other services prior to and after the adjudication of court cases.
11.) Determine the need for substitute care or out of home placements.
12.) Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
1.) Knowledge of tribal operations, BIA regulations and tribal sovereignty as it relates to Social Services in Alaska.
2.) Experience working with children and parents.
3.) Familiarity with the judicial system (State and Tribal Courts).
4.) Knowledge and understanding of Inupiat culture.
5.) Familiarity with other Native cultures in the Barrow Service Area.
6.) Speak, read and write in English
7.) Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
QUALIFICATIONS
1.) High School diploma or equivalent life experience
2.) Two years’ experience working with children in any capacity.
3.) One year experience working with children in social services, mental health, child welfare or education on a voluntary or professional basis.
4.) Acceptable background security check.
5.) Inupiat speaking preferred
As a federally recognized sovereign Tribe and contractor under P.L. 93-638, Native Village of Barrow gives preference for training and employment to qualified candidates who are Alaskan Natives and/or American Indian.
NATIVE VILLAGE OF BARROW IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.