Victim Assistance Specialist - Phoenix, United States - Maricopa County
Description
Posting Date05/21/24
Application Deadline
05/31/24
Pay Range
$ $30.75 hourly
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
County Attorney
About the Position
Crime victims deserve the opportunity to receive supportive assistance, and you can help by becoming a Victim Assistance Specialist in our office
As a Victim Assistance Specialist, you will provide supportive services to crime victims, assisting them at hearings and coordinating with attorneys, victim advocates, and staff members to provide valuable assistance throughout the criminal justice process.
You will be responsible for legal clerical work, notification of court-related events, and direct victim assistance for the Victim Services Division.
You have a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others Join us todayAbout Us
Proud To Offer
- Work with a greater purpose
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Lowcost, highvalue healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
- Employee discounts for goods and services
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day
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- Three (3) years of experience performing clerical or customer service duties preferably in a legal setting
- High School Diploma or GED
- A combination of postsecondary education and/or jobrelated experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a yearforyear basis
- Must currently possess and have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Driver's License at time of hire
- Works directly with crime victims
- Act as a liaison between the victim, the assigned advocate and prosecutor
- Provide notifications and short notice of hearings, confer actions with victims
- Provide resources and referrals to crime victims
- Attend hearings with crime victims
- Coordinate meetings
- Provide crisis intervention
- Collect, assemble, organize, and maintain restitution information and case files
- Coordinate with attorneys, victim advocates, and staff members to directly assist victims and/or obtain restitution information from victims and prepare required paperwork for court
- Review and determine the sufficiency of restitution information
- Monitor the progress of restitution requests
- Maintain a database of contacts and phone numbers for business and insurance victims
- Redact and scan restitution documents into the data system as required
- Develops and maintains positive and productive working relationships with coworkers and crime victims using principles of good customer service
- Work in the presence of or with a trained canine that comforts victims
- Provide outreach and community assistance
- High volume, fastpaced office environment
- Ability to move up to 20 pounds floor to waist, pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds at a distance of up to 100 feet
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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