Victim Services Coord - TL

Salt Lake County•West Jordan, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists with providing services to child victims of crime and non-offending family members to help them cope through the investigative and criminal justice process. This is a time-limited contracted position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Services, Sociology, Psychology, Family Studies, or other closely related field, plus one (1) year experience working with children; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Must successfully pass an initial criminal background check as well as every two years thereafter and continuously meet the requirements of the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI).
Ability to work with individuals from various economic and social backgrounds.
Ability to respond quickly, appropriately, and effectively to crisis situations.
Ability to build collaboration among and between agencies using the center.
Ability to function independently.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain confidential materials and protect client privacy.
Ability to multitask and shift priorities under high pressure situations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of social casework principles.
Knowledge of databases and computer software and programs related to job-specific duties.
Knowledge of child development.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010 version or higher (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

Provides crisis services, advocacy, trauma assessments, follow-up support, and referral services to clients.
Coordinates medical exams for child victims, language translation services and victim reparation applications.
Coordinates and schedules the involvement of allied agencies involved with child abuse investigations and onsite forensic interviews of victims and witnesses according to interagency protocols.
Facilitates interagency collaboration and participation.
Provides data entry and maintains records.
Reviews cases with supervisor for input and direction.
May assist in operating the digital recording system to collect victim and witness statements during the forensic interview provided as evidence for the criminal justice process.
May assist in providing tours and hospitality to clients and other professionals using the center.
Assists in the coordination of training events for professionals.
May assist with advisory board meetings and grant reporting tasks.