Victim Assistant (Spanish Speaking)
Provo City Corporation•Provo, UT
•Onsite
About The Position
Provo City is looking for a full-time contract Victim Assistant to provide paraprofessional liaison work assisting victims of violent crime through social services and the legal system. This is a grant-funded, contract position for a minimum duration of 1 year; however, this position is expected to continue beyond one year based on funding.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or other job-related field.
- One year of experience in crisis intervention, victim assistance, law enforcement, social services, or job-related field.
- Valid, lawful Driver License.
- Oral and written fluency in Spanish required.
Nice To Haves
- Provo City will honor equivalent combinations of related education/experience [substituting each one year of post-secondary education/training for six months of experience].
Responsibilities
- Assist and support victims of domestic violence sexual assault, other crimes against persons, and violent crimes.
- Collect information and assist victims in filling out reports, orders of protection, and other documents as needed.
- Advise victims and next-of-kin of available resources and programs.
- Coordinate the services of various agencies and programs on the victim’s behalf to enhance the safety of victims and help facilitate offender accountability.
- Assist victims and children through court procedures, including informing them of court dates, case status, nuances of the justice system, scheduling appointments, assisting in preparation of trial testimony, and providing support.
- Testify in court as needed and provide recommendations to the court on reparations and restitution.
- Conduct research and collect statistics on violent crimes in Provo City.
- Attend daily police briefings.
- Notify next-of-kin in cases involving death.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Employer-paid health insurance
- Retirement and pension plans
- 401k
- 401k matching
- Paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves
- Educational assistance
- Competitive pay
- Regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market
- Free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena
- A Provo Library card
- 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course
- A 4/10 work schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
