Safe Home/Visitation & Exchange Monitor

Open Until Filled

JOB CODE: 21-1093 SALARY: $15.02 – $21.71

STATUS: Full-Time, Non-exempt LOCATION: Undisclosed

DEPARTMENT: CAP/Three Sisters Program REPORTS TO: Lead SH/VE Monitor

TELECOMMUTE: No FLEET: Yes

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Lead Safe Home/Visitation & Exchange Monitor, the Safe Home/Visitation & Exchange Monitor is responsible for providing support and advocacy services to residents of the program’s confidential safe home shelter who are victims of domestic violence as well as clients participating in supervised visitation and exchanges.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

· Participate in team review meetings as needed to provide status updates to the Lead Safe Home/Visitation & Exchange Monitor to insure effective communication and collaboration between the staff.

· Complete shelter screening, intake and exit procedures.

· Records pertinent information with regard to personnel and client programming.

· Communicate any concerns with regard to operation of the Safe House and or Visitation & Exchange Program to the Lead Safe Home/Visitation & Exchange Monitor and work cooperatively to achieve resolution.

· Monitor shelter activities to maintain a safe and supportive shelter atmosphere.

· Maintain all required shelter paperwork in a timely, accurate, objective, and confidential manner.

· Communicate with callers, shelter residents and staff in a manner that reflects respect and equality among all individuals.

· Provide services for court ordered Supervised Visitation and Exchanges between parents and children under the direction of the Lead Safe Home/Visitation & Exchange Monitor.

· Monitoring of the safety of participants during visitation and suspend or terminate any visit in which the safety of the participants cannot be maintained.

· Provide transportation to a neutral location for exchanges as required.

· Complete required visitation/exchange paperwork in a timely, accurate, objective, and confidential manner.

· Timely recordkeeping including monthly reports and all other required reports as assigned.

· Assist in planning and participating with outreach activities to educate the community on program services relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

· Obtain and maintain appropriate training and certifications per the CAP Program Manager’s staff training plan.

· Ability and willingness to travel to job-related trainings, conferences and meetings

· Conduct all work in a manner consistent with the policies and procedures of the shelter and of the Community Advocacy Program as a whole.

· Other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the sensitive nature of information, must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

- A minimum of a high school diploma or GED AND

- 1-year experience in Human Services or a related field OR

- 3-years of experience in a Human Services field AND

- 1-year experience working with trauma survivors preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong oral and written communication skills required. Must have excellent computer skills including word, excel, and experience with varying databases. Computer testing in the applicable skills may be a requirement during the interview process. This position mandates employees to report to or remain at work in the event of an emergency, crisis situation or staff shortage until relieved by their immediate supervisor.

Must be at least 18 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driver abstract in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet Policy.

The successful candidate must pass a test for illegal substances and a background check prior to employment being confirmed.

Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume, and supporting documents (certificates, degrees, licenses). Applicants that are eligible for native preference must include Tribal Identification Card, Status Card or letter to be eligible for Native Preference. All submissions can be emailed to human.resources@srmt-nsn.gov or by mail to Human Resources, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, Akwesasne, NY 13655. Due to our network security, we are unable to open hyperlinks. Applicants will need to attach their documents as a PDF or WORD files if emailing. Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.

NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor. Among qualified applicants, the SRMT will give preference to the qualified native applicant.

DRUG TESTING POLICY

All positions require the successful candidate to pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Some positions require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes. Depending on the position there maybe multiple background checks.

ELIGIBILITY LIST

A list of qualified candidates is created from interviews that may be used for Emergency Hire individuals to similar positions within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for a period of six months.

INTERVIEW

Testing in the applicable skills may be required as part of the interview process.

EMPLOYEE COVID VACCINATION POLICY

Effective July 3, 2023, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe no longer requires the COVID-19 Vaccination for any positions within the organization, to include Health Services.