Victim Advocate Specialist

Hiring Range: $18.75 - $21.58

Salary Range: $18.75 – $24.38 

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, provides on-scene crisis intervention, advocacy and assistance to victims, witnesses, and survivors of violent or non-violent crimes in the City of Greeley.

Note: This position is grant funded and is expected to last one or more years.

 

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements


* High School diploma or equivalent.


* Valid Drivers Liscence with safe driving record.

Preferred


* Bilingual in English and Spanish highly desired.


* (2) Two years’ experience in victim advocacy.


* Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


* Knowledge of the State of Colorado criminal justice system.


* Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and goals of the city of Greeley and the department.


* Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of crisis intervention.


* Skill in intervening in crises, assessing victims' needs and applying appropriate resources.

Skill in assisting victims in applying for restitution, victim compensation, and other financial assistance.


* Skill in sensitivity to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce and populations served.


* Ability to establish boundaries on the job and with the community served to include being honest, ethical, and maintaining assigned roles and responsibilities.


* Ability to comprehend and apply standards and guidelines of victim advocacy including the National Organization of Victim Assistance code of ethics and the Colorado State Constitution for Victims Rights.


* Ability to interpret, understand and apply applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, regulations, and policies.


* Ability to prepare reports documenting casework.


* Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications and electronic mail.


* Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.

Ability to provide factual case updates to victims in an accurate and timely manner.


* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, law enforcement agencies, courts, legal representatives, and the general public.


* Ability to identify problems; determine accuracy and relevance of information; use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.


* Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities.


* Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal.


* Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e.

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and ...