Domestic Violence Intervention Services, Inc. · 1 day ago
Advocate - Human Trafficking and Protective Orders
Tulsa, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expDomestic Violence Intervention Services, Inc. is dedicated to assisting survivors of human trafficking. The Human Trafficking Protective Order Advocate will primarily support survivors in navigating protective orders and court-related matters, while also providing advocacy and connecting them with community resources.
LegalNon ProfitSocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Reflect and understand how identities could give advantages in the workplace—even if they are not asked for or earned—while others might experience disadvantages. Reflect on how our position and power may shift depending on the environment, the people, or the institutions at play. Build the awareness and compassion that is needed and expected to create an equitable and inclusive workplace
Create an inclusive environment and behave in a way that ensures that clients and employees feel embraced, no matter what their cultural orientations are, respected and valued, engaged, and connected to the community, and safe from abuse and harassment
Adhere to federal and state regulations for client services, ensuring confidentiality and avoiding inappropriate conduct
Maintain a high level of professional and ethical conduct towards clients, staff, and the community
Maintain and promote a philosophy of customer service consistent with the goals of DVIS. Be sensitive to client service issues and flexible enough to respond to the needs of individual clients
Provide aid, advocacy, and moral support to human trafficking survivors in the filing of Emergency Protective Orders and attending criminal/civil court appearances with survivors when it is associated with human trafficking
Coordinate with other DVIS’ departments in assistance with survivors of human trafficking
Responsible for attending or leading trainings on human trafficking
Responsible for attending community outreach regarding human trafficking
Assist clients with protective order filings
Conduct initial assessments for clients, matching their needs with appropriate services
Utilize the Oklahoma Supreme Court Network for legal matters with client or harm doer
Aid clients in completing emergency protective order paperwork and explain court procedures
Collaborate with clients to assess risks and goals, incorporating this into Safety Plans
Make referrals to community agencies as necessary
Maintain client document files according to DVIS guidelines
Compile daily statistics for reports to funding sources and courts
Work both independently and in team settings
Perform additional assigned duties
Qualification
Required
Bachelors in social work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or in a related field, or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience with victims of crime
Requires a minimum of 2 years' experience with victims of crime and/or domestic violence
Proven computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, are necessary
Requires dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Excellent organizational skills, written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize work and tasks
Requires adaptability to produce and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-task, and changing environment
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
Must have good negotiation skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with diplomacy
Valid driver's license
COVID-19 Vaccination Card (exceptions may be made for health reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs, or historical trauma)
Preferred
Experience working with a nonprofit and with Human Trafficking
Bilingual Preferred
Knowledge of or experience working with social justice issues, specifically intimate partner, and gender-based domestic and sexual violence, and racial, class, gender, sexual orientation issues, and intervention/prevention services strongly preferred
Experience applying an equitable analysis to all duties to achieve organizational goals and demonstrate DVIS's commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and anti-racism preferred
Diplomacy at confronting personal, individual, and internal discrimination requiring sharing and discussing personal identities relative to the work environment strongly preferred
Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred
Company
Domestic Violence Intervention Services, Inc.
Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS), a Tulsa Area United Way partner agency, is the only nonprofit agency in Tulsa, Okla., and the surrounding communities providing comprehensive intervention and prevention services to men, women and children affected by domestic violence.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
A. Jenee Day
Chief Development Officer
Rose Turner
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
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