Victim Assistance Volunteer Advocate

Douglas County, CO • Castle Rock, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of duties related to Victim Assistance Guidelines. Will work with officers and other law enforcement advocates to contact victims of crime to offer support, information, counseling and resources as a Victim Assistance Advocate.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Reside in Douglas County.
• Make a one (1) year commitment.
• Complete application process, which includes an interview, criminal history/background check, and polygraph.
• Attend 40 hours of initial training.
• Attend one evening meeting per month.
• Be on call three (3) shifts a month.
• Have reliable, insured transportation and a valid drivers license.
• Ability to cope with emotional and stressful situations.
• Access to email and mobile phone.
• Able to pass background investigation.
• Basic understanding of computer programs and keyboarding.
• Good general physical and mental condition.
• Attention to Detail.
• Able to multi task
• Able to deal with confidential materials and records.
• Interview with Bureau Chief.
• Computer Skills: Ability to utilize and understand a variety of computer systems preferred. E-mail access preferred.
• Department Policies and Procedures: Demonstrates working knowledge of and compliance with all department policies, procedures and directives.
• Emotional Abilities: Controls personal emotional responses and acts appropriately under high levels of emotional stress. Demonstrates sensitivity to feelings of others; listens with empathy towards others; and displays compassion to those in distress. Controls personal aggressive responses and acts in a manner calculated to calm volatile persons.
• Legal Knowledge: Full knowledge of Colorado constitutional amendment giving victim's rights. Ability to testify in court. Able to explain the intricacies of the investigative and court process to victims. Understand the victim compensation programs.
• Mental Abilities: Ability to reason and apply logic in a multi-tasking environment. Comprehends and processes new information quickly and accurately. Retains relevant information.
• Public Interaction: Ability to interact with diverse groups and cultures in a complex society.
• Social Skills: Establishes and maintains effective relationships with peers, supervisors and the public. Have an open, non-judgmental attitude towards victims regardless of the circumstances.
• Vehicle Operation: Operates and owns vehicle for response purposes.
• Verbal Skills: Speaks the English language clearly and converses effectively with persons of divergent ethnic, cultural and educational backgrounds.
• Written Communication and Data Entry: Prepares reports documenting own observations and actions; statements of victims, witnesses, and suspects. Writes legibly using acceptable grammar, punctuation and spelling. Assures accuracy of information.

Responsibilities

• Respond to victims of crime
• Help victims regain their physical and emotion well being by means of crisis intervention and advocacy.
• Assess the needs of victims and makes the appropriate referrals
• Provide for rights of victims as indicated in the Colorado Constitutional Amendment giving victims rights.
• Provide for death notifications as requested by the Coroner's Office or other requesting agency.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees