Clerical Assistant I - Victim Services- Part Time

City of Greeley•Greeley, CO

3d•$17 - $21

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides on-scene crisis intervention, advocacy, and assistance to victims, witnesses, and survivors of criminal or non-criminal incidents. Reads and interprets police reports; maintains statistical data for grant reporting; and prepares reports documenting casework. Responsible for initial and follow-up contact with victims, victims’ family members, and/or witnesses; assists individuals in understanding and coping with their situations; and coordinates communication with pertinent parties such as friends, family, health care professionals, law enforcement officers, attorneys, and service providers. Makes appropriate referrals to community-based resources/services, provides emergency support services (including safety planning), and serves as a liaison between victims/witnesses and the criminal justice system. Note: This position is grant funded and is expected to last two or more years.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two (2) years’ experience in victim advocacy. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Reads and interprets police reports; prepares reports documenting casework.
Maintains statistical data for grant reporting.
Responsible for initial and follow-up contact with victims, victim's family members and/or witnesses.
Assists victims in understanding and coping with their situations and contacting pertinent parties such as friends, family, health care professionals, law enforcement officers, attorneys, and service providers.
Makes appropriate referrals to community-based resources/services to address identified needs.
Provides emergency support services such as developing a safety plan or addressing immediate safety needs.
Acts as liaison between victims and witnesses, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, social service agencies, and offices of the courts; coordinates necessary meetings and may attend with victims to provide support.
Provides explanations of victim rights and factual updates of the investigation and criminal proceedings.
Researches and compiles list of community resources available to victims; develops and maintains information packets for victims.
Provides training and guidance to volunteer victim advocates and victim advocate interns on policies, procedures, liability, and safety issues; assists volunteers with caseloads as needed.
Represents the City of Greeley on various boards, committees, and task forces.
This position will be required to do Victim Advocacy work in-line with the VOCA grant, such as responding to calls, case management and referrals to support services.
May be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Will be required to work on an on-call rotation.
Performs other duties as assigned.