- Assists violent crime victims on a 24-hour basis at crime scenes, hospitals, or wherever needed. Provides support, referrals, and information to victims including crime victims' rights and victim compensation information.
- Contacts victims on a follow-up basis to provide additional information, case status, and resource materials and referrals.
- Responds with deputies, detectives and/or deputy coroners to deliver death notification to next of kin.
- Transports victims or family members to the hospital, courthouse, safe housing, or other local community emergency services.
- Supervises, transports, and cares for children of victims and witnesses to allow the victims and witnesses to participate in the criminal justice process.
- Accompanies victims and witnesses to court for safety and support.
- Works closely with deputies and detectives to ensure victims' rights and needs are addressed.
- Prepares materials for distribution to victims.
- Assists the Victim Assistance Program Supervisor with training department personnel and community members regarding crime victims' rights.
- Attends victim/law enforcement groups and coalitions on behalf of the Sheriff's Office as directed by the Victim Assistance Program Supervisor.
- Assists victims with the timely return of property and items of evidence.
- Assists the Victim Assistance Program Supervisor with grant and budgetary issues.
- Assists the Victim Assistance Program Supervisor with volunteer development and volunteer maintenance, such as recruiting, training, and on-call schedules.
- Guides and assists program volunteers and interns in the absence of the Program Supervisor
- Performs other duties as required.
- Knowledge of community and resource agencies.
- Ability to work under sometimes stressful conditions.
- Ability to work with victims/witnesses in crisis.
- Ability to prepare and analyze data and statistics, prepare statistical reports, and deliver clear, accurate information.
- Ability to work well with members of the community, law enforcement, court system and personnel from other resource agencies.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Working knowledge of the criminal justice system.
- Must possess the ability to maintain strict client confidentiality.
- Must possess strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- One year case management or advocacy experience.
- Associate's degree or higher.
- Previous experience in criminal justice or law enforcement.
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, including reading, writing, speaking, and translation.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Must obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Compliance within six months of employment.
- Must pass conditional post-offer background investigation, truth verification examination, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.
- El Paso County Website
- Employee Referral
- Social Media (Twitter/Facebook)
- University/College Career Site
- Industry-specific Career Site
- Professional Membership Career Site
- Career Fair
- Other
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctoral Degree
- None of the above
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- No
- Yes
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Victim Advocate - Colorado Springs, United States - El Paso County, CO
Description
Salary: $64, $65,915.20 AnnuallyLocation : Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 04/27/2024
Closing Date: 5/12/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Need more information on completing a job application? See the EPC Application process here.
Job Summary
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications.
This is an in-person position and is not eligible for remote work. This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, subject to change. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt.
Please be advised this position may close on or after 04/29/2024, without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of applicants.
Assists victims of violent crime with short-term crisis intervention, ensuring the rights and needs of victims are addressed. Informs victims of case status, victim rights, and property return assistance; provides referrals and information for victims' compensation, counseling, and community resources. Provides transportation in crisis situations. Assists with Victim Assistance Program daily operations and program development. This position is subject to grant funding.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Duties are performed indoors and outdoors at crime scenes and under stressful conditions. Exposure to unpleasant conditions at crime scenes; potential exposure to deceased bodies, body fluids, unpleasant sights, and sounds. Schedule varies with some evening and weekend assignments; on-call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Call-out status.
VISION
El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.
PURPOSE
We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.
El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.
El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.
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How did you learn of this position?
Please select your highest level of education.
Do you have at least one year case management or advocacy experience?
Do you have previous experience in criminal justice or law enforcement?
Do you have bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, including reading, writing, speaking, and translation?
Do you have a valid driver's license?
The Sheriff's Office employs a "non-release" hostage policy. This means that in the event you are taken hostage, either inside or outside of a Sheriff's Office facility (vehicles included), we would do everything within our power in order to secure your release; however, we would never release an inmate or prisoner. Can you work in an environment that operates under a policy such as this?
