Victim Advocate - County Attorney

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pima County Attorney's Office is hiring for multiple Victim Advocate positions in the following units: Juvenile and Felony Victim Advocate. These positions establish communication with victims and/or witnesses, provide crisis intervention services, advise victims of their statutory rights, keep victims and/or witnesses informed regarding their cases, provide referrals to appropriate community resources, and serve as a liaison between victims and/or witnesses and the Pima County Attorney's Office personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social or behavioral science, criminal justice, public administration or a closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment
One year of experience in the area of assignment or other closely related field
Valid driver license is at time of application
Valid AZ driver license is 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
All applicants must pass a criminal history background investigation prior to appointment

Nice To Haves

Experience working with victims of crime in the criminal justice system
Experience in crisis response and/or intervention
Experience with social service or mental health service provision
Graduate of the Pima County Attorney's Office Victim Witness Basic Crisis Training
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

Responds to requests from law enforcement and other concerned parties to provide crisis intervention services for crime victims and witnesses
Assists clients in meeting immediate needs, including bodily safety, medical care, legal services, food, transport, clothing, and shelter; refers clients, when appropriate, to other public or private service providers
Conducts development-appropriate crisis interventions with children of all ages and educates parents/caregivers on how to recognize and mitigate crisis reactions
Provides information to victims and witnesses concerning their statutory rights and the procedures of the criminal justice system, facilitating their communication with various representatives of criminal justice agencies
Maintains contact with victims and witnesses as needed and accompanies them to court to provide support and information, serving as a liaison between the victim and attorneys and consulting with attorneys regarding trial preparation/victim opinion
Assists victims in applying for compensation through the Pima County Crime Victim Compensation Board
Documents client services, contacts, and referrals in a designated database
Prepares and delivers training to volunteers, law enforcement, social service agencies and the public regarding crime victim issues
Performs staff back-up duties to support and advise volunteers during weeknights, weekends, and holidays, coordinating and directing volunteers performing crisis intervention services or court duties
Maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the performance of assigned duties
Develops and maintains working relationships with county attorney staff as well as personnel from law enforcement, medical, and social services agencies
Participates in staff meetings and ongoing training