Victim Support Specialist
About The Position
The Victim Support Specialist is responsible for managing a caseload and providing individualized services to eligible primary and secondary victims of crime based on their needs. Under the supervision of the Victim Advocate Services Supervisor, the Victim Support Specialist is to provide a wide range of services including but not limited to; safety planning, crisis intervention, court accompaniment, relocation client assistance services, outreach, and referrals to partner organization as needed. The Victim Support Specialist is to assist victims of crime and support them in creating a plan to stabilize their lives after victimization.
Requirements
- High School GED or equivalent
- Social service or related experience
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Must have or be able to obtain DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in related field
- 2 years of experience with victim advocacy, social work, or related experience
- Experience and/or knowledge of victimization types
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Experience connecting clients with community resources
- Have the compassion and sensitivity to work with survivors
- Knowledge of principles and practices of case management
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized supportive services such as crisis intervention services, create individual goals, safety planning, coordinate referrals
- Court accompaniment for support
- Determine eligibility for client assistance services such as utility assistance, rent assistance, legal fee services, and transportation based on clients’ needs.
- Ensure confidentiality of clients
- Participate in community events and collaborative groups/ coalitions
- Complete intake applications and update client files on a routine basis
- Coordinate services with the Immigration Department and assist with documentation
- Assist victims in completion of victim impact statements
- Provide translation services and/or coordinate with Interpreter/Translation service provider
- Assist with grant reporting requirements
- Data entry
- Provide information of victim rights
- Inform clients the crime victim compensation program and assist with application if needed
- Ensures complete and accurate case documentation of activities and services
- Participate in ongoing professional development/training requirements
- Performs other duties assigned by the Victim Advocate Services Supervisor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
