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    Crime Victim Advocate - Chicago, United States - City of Chicago, IL

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    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Education, Training, and Experience


    • Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, and Behavioral Science, or a directly related field plus two (2) years of work experience in counseling; victim advocacy services; crisis intervention; and/or outreach services, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
    Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications


    • A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required


    Education & Employment Verification - Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying.

    If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation.

    If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.



    NOTE:

    You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, driver's license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.


    Selection Requirements:
    This position requires applicants to successfully complete an exercise and complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

    Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:


    • Previous experience supporting victims of crime.
    • Previous experience working with youth, seniors, and persons being trafficked.
    • Multi-lingual (Spanish, Mandarin, Polish, Arabic, Tagalog)
    • Previous law enforcement or criminal justice system.
    • Proficient in American sign-language
    VETERANS PREFERENCE

    NOTE:

    The City of Chicago offers Veterans Preference to both current, active military personnel AND military personnel who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received an honorable or general discharge.

    Eligible candidates must have at least six months of active duty documented.

    In order to receive the veterans preference, candidates need to indicate whether or not they are a veteran by answering "yes" or "no" to the question on the online application that asks, "Are you currently serving on active duty for at least six months in the Armed Forces of the United States OR have you served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty for at least six months and received an honorable or general discharge?" In addition, you must attach documentation to verify your military service.

    For veterans, you must attach a copy of your DD214 (Member Copy-4) to your online application which includes character of service status OR a letter from the United States Veterans Administration on official stationary stating dates of service and character of service.

    For active military personnel, you must attach a letter from your Commanding Officer on official stationary verifying your active duty, length of service, and character of service in the Armed Forces of the United States AND a copy of your military ID to your online application.

    Failure to answer the question and attach the required documentation will result in you not being considered for the Veterans Preference.


    Evaluation:

    Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application.

    Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted.

    Residency Requirement:

    All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in of the City of Chicago Municipal Code.

    Proof of residency will be required.


    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at or Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.


    ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

    Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm Central Daylight Time (CDT). Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. CDT on 06/15/2024. No exceptions will be made.

    The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

    City of Chicago

    Brandon Johnson, Mayor

    May 18, 2024, 12:00:00 AM

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