Crime Victim Compensation Specialist (Criminal Justice System Specialist 1)

State of Pennsylvania • Harrisburg, PA

46d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Crime Victim Compensation Specialist, you will provide financial reimbursement guidance and other compensation-related services to victims of crime, their families, and other claimants. You will conduct claim investigations, determine dispositions, and prepare reimbursements for victims or claimants. You will also provide information about reliable and appropriate resources in the community. This role requires the ability to form effective working relationships and a strong commitment to delivering essential services to help victims of crime. In addition, you will ensure information entered into the system used for award calculations is accurate and complete, follow up with victims that request additional services, and provide on-site technical assistance to victim service programs.

Requirements

• Successful completion of the commonwealth's Criminal Justice System Specialist Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of professional experience in criminal or juvenile justice, law enforcement, or victim services, and a bachelor's degree in the social or behavioral sciences, criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• You must pass a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial reimbursement guidance and other compensation-related services to victims of crime, their families, and other claimants.
• Conduct claim investigations, determine dispositions, and prepare reimbursements for victims or claimants.
• Provide information about reliable and appropriate resources in the community.
• Ensure information entered into the system used for award calculations is accurate and complete
• Follow up with victims that request additional services
• Provide on-site technical assistance to victim service programs.

Benefits

• Health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
• Competitive wages
• Multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
• Opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
• Special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees