Position Title:

Victim Advocate

Job Description:

We have current openings on our full-time Victim Advocate Team. Our Advocate Team is made up of highly dedicated professionals who respond 24 hours a day to assist victims of violent crime. Our staff receive substantial training to ensure trauma-informed, survivor- driven services are provided.

As part of the Victim Advocate Program with the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD), and under the direction of the Victim Advocate Supervisor or Victim Advocate Director, Victim Advocates assist victims of violent crimes by providing information and making appropriate referrals, assisting victims in the criminal justice system, and providing on-scene support. Incumbents will also provide crisis intervention services and will act as a liaison with law enforcement, prosecutors, and other agencies to assist victims of violent crime. Victim Advocates also provide training and education to a variety of audiences.

This position requires a high degree of independent judgment, decision-making, and an exceptional ability to work with, and effectively communicate with, diverse populations in difficult situations.

Available shifts operate on 4/10 hour shifts or 5/8 hours shifts, and regularly scheduled hours all fall between 6:30 am and 7:30 pm. Full-time staff may occasionally be asked to work outside of those hours, but most of all shifts will follow a regular schedule.

POSITION SALARY RANGE:

$26.47/hr - $31.15/hr

The established market rate for this position is $31.15/hr.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 13 paid holidays per year

• Paid vacation and personal leave

• Six weeks of paid parental leave

• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan or 401(k)

• A robust EAP that provides emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, and financial resources, including up to 15 counseling sessions for you and your household family members at no cost

• Tuition reimbursement

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and shopping

  This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Provides crisis interventions for victims of violent crimes.

• Provides need assessment from information obtained through client intake documentation, client interview and information gathered in the initial background histories. Evaluates needs and makes appropriate referrals for counseling, housing, shelter, legal assistance, and other services as needed.

• Assist victims in obtaining protective orders. Assists in filing victim reparation forms, victim/witness statements, medical release forms and other documentation pertinent to their case. Provides transportation to and from court hearings, shelters, and other appropriate services when necessary.

• Follows-up on all assigned cases assigned. Review incident report to determine advocacy needs. Access court computer systems; state, county and local police computer systems, researching case histories on victims, criminal histories of offenders, and all other police related activity involving both parties.

• Meets regularly with Victim Advocate Team to discuss problematic cases, updated department and program policies, identify service gaps, develop action plan.

• Attends appropriate court proceedings to support the victim. Makes necessary arrangements for non-English speaking participants, accommodates hearing impaired and other disabilities. Monitors court activity. Informs victim/witness of court dates and any changes.

• Serve as a liaison for victim with law enforcement and prosecutors.

• Coordinate efforts and information with other victim services providers and agencies.

• Manage assigned cases of victims and witnesses, including appropriate documentation, and detailed statistical data.

• May be required to act as a trainer. May be required to attend national, state and local conferences regarding victim assistance.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in social or Behavioral Science and 1-year work related experience. Or, graduation from an accredited two-year college, with an Associate degree in Social or Behavioral Science and 3 years work related experience. Experience and education may be substituted on a year-for year basis.

• Effective interpersonal skills, to work with individuals in crisis situations.

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

• Working knowledge of victimology, trauma informed responses, , judicial processes, and resources for victims of crimes.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Considerable exposure to stressful situations, as a result of human behavior, in dealing with a variety of different types of individuals and community organizations.

• May be required to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends. In addition, work regularly scheduled shifts providing crisis intervention, handling crisis lines and other services.

• Exposure to potentially hostile environments.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.

Department:

Police

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40

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