Victim Advocate Supervisor - County Attorney

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

50d

About The Position

This position supervises and participates in Victim Advocates work in daily operational activities involved with providing professional crisis intervention services to crime victims and witnesses for the Pima County Attorney’s Office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social or behavioral science or a closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND three years of experience as a Victim Advocate. (One calendar year of experience in the Pima County Victim Witness Volunteer Program encompassing a minimum of 240 volunteer hours, will satisfy one of year experience as a Victim Advocate.) (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• OR: Three years with Pima County in a Victim Advocate position.
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
• Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
• The County requires pre-employment background checks.
• Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
• All positions require completion of a satisfactory personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of the Pima County Attorney’s Office Victim Witness Basic Crisis Training.
• Experience working with victims of crime in the criminal justice system.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in crisis response and/or intervention.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis intervention services to victims and witnesses
• Provides information and advises victims of their statutory rights and protections within the criminal justice system according to Arizona Victims’ Rights Laws
• Interprets, recommends, drafts, and implements policies or procedures related to crime victim advocacy
• Researches, determines and refers appropriate community resources to assist victims and witnesses
• Provides analysis and reporting on related topics and creates periodical reports based on statistical information as appropriate
• Develops and delivers training to volunteers, law enforcement, social service agencies and the public regarding crisis intervention and crime victim issues
• Performs community outreach by attending meetings and seminars to address community organizations and educates the community on the mission and work of the Victim Services Program
• Supervises, trains and evaluates Victim Advocates and volunteers
• Organizes and coordinates special projects, events or trainings
• Maintains appropriate security and confidentiality for information created or encountered in the performance of assigned duties
• Develops and maintains sound working relationships with county attorney staff as well as personnel from law enforcement, medical and social services agencies
• Carries a felony and/or misdemeanor case load
• Participates in staff meetings and ongoing training

Benefits

• Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
• Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
• Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
• In addition, a County-wide employee recognition program rewards employees who exemplify the County values of being accountable, respectful and ethical as well as providing great customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees