SUMMARY:
The Sexual Assault Coordinator coordinates the design and delivery of sexual assault services to increase awareness and implements the Sexual Assault Program. Coordinates sexual assault awareness and prevention education briefs and workshops to increase the understanding of what constitutes sexual assault, to reinforce that it is a crime, and to ensure that personnel know the full range of reporting options. Handles case record management and makes sure that the reporting requirements are properly executed. Collects and reports data and provides updates to victims. Collects and manages program data for required grant reporting. Provides direct supervision of Sexual Assault Advocates.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Certified 40-hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training (provided upon hire) in accordance with MN stat. 595.02 (subdivision 1(k)) and OJP guidelines
• Associate degree in human services, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related social or behavioral science with one year's experience working with sexual assault victims required. Applicants without an Associate's degree must have at least 4years of specialized experience.
• Two to four years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in designing and conducting training for small and large groups; public speaking, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Must have knowledge of local, state, and federal laws pertaining to victims of sexual assault.
• Have a working knowledge of strategies and methods of support for victim/survivors of sexual violence.
• Must have knowledge of family violence dynamics, sexual assault, local community resources, and federal and state laws pertaining to domestic violence, sexual assault, and family law.
• Familiarity with PREA standards and sexual assault investigations.
• Grant management experience.
• Ability to develop program management plans and adhere to them. Ability to assess program effectiveness. Ability to maintain an accurate statistical framework for program data collection and reports.
• Ability to understand, be sensitive to, and have empathy for victims. Ability to develop trusting helping relationships and to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to intervene in crisis situations, using sound professional judgment, ethical practice, and common sense.
• Ability to work cooperatively with military and civilian medical, social service, law enforcement, and legal personnel on behalf of victims.
• Strong written skills for documentation, collaboration, and reporting
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office. Skilled in the use of office software applications to prepare reports and use software to develop information; able to enter data in required reports.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license.
• Must be insurable under the Mille Lacs Band Drivers Insurance policy.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must pass a Pre-employment drug & alcohol test.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Enforce all Band policies, procedures, and rules.
• Provides direct supervision of Sexual Assault Advocates.
• Provide training for new hire Sexual Assault Advocates.
• Collects and manages program data for grant reporting requirements.
• Completion of required grant reports for Victim Services Director to review and approve.
• Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote program goals.
• Assist in the success of the grant’s goals and objectives.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all victim records.
• Trains and coordinates duties for the Sexual Assault program.
• Work as a liaison for the Sexual Assault and the practitioners.
• Coordinates and may facilitate the Sexual Assault Support groups.
• Maintain good working relationships with community programs.
• Initiates meetings with systems to address identified gaps in services.
• Monitors sexual assault court cases.
• Educates the criminal justice system of sexual assault issues that promote victim safety and offender accountability.
• Provide assistance in filing Orders for Protection.
• Assists victims with Restitution/Reparations.
• Provides victim transportation.
• Accompany victims through court appearances.
• Provides crisis intervention to victims of sexual assault addressing immediate and long-term needs.
• Refers the victim to community agencies and other resources such as shelters, job training, and financial assistance programs.
• Provides victims information on legal services available for their protection, safety and support.
• Maintains records of activities associated with the program and prepares for semiannual grant reports.
• Provide community education and awareness.
• Attends conferences and workshops related to sexual assault.
• Networks with other service providers to stay abreast of ongoing efforts to address victim assistance programs.
• Maintain on-call phone 24-hour availability of staff.
• Maintain an awareness of current laws and regulations related to sexual assault.
• Advocate for changes in laws, regulations, systems and other mechanisms that impede progress on ending sexual violence.
• Assist in the creation of the program's promotional materials for public distribution.
• Ability to maintain filing systems.
• Ability to enter and retrieve information from computer systems.
• Other duties as assigned by Victim Services Director.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• The nature of work is such that incumbent experiences periods of moderate stress levels while dealing with victims, family members, system workers, and others.
• Work hours are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but may be required to respond to after-hour calls to handle emergencies.
• Moderate threat of personal danger or risk, advocacy for victims may put the incumbent at risk.
• Work is generally indoors.