What are the responsibilities and job description for the Victim Advocate - Grant Funded position at Pinal County?
What are you seeking in a new position? If you’re like many others, doing something meaningful is important to you. How about work/life balance? Affordable healthcare? Comprehensive well-being programs? An excellent retirement plan with significant employer contributions?
If you answered “yes” to these questions, keep reading. You can find it all right here in Pinal County. It might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who cares for and values its people. Pinal County proudly invests in the future of our 2000 employees every day, and we have the best team! We offer a wide range of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are among the best Arizona has to offer! Just take a look:
- An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
- Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
- 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
- After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
- After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
- Ten Paid Holidays One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
- 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
- Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
- Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
- Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
- Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
- Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
- Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
- Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
- Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
- Dental and Vision Plans
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Quarterly Wellness Challenges
- Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
- Vaccination Clinics
- Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
- Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
- Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
- Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
- Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Telehealth
- Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
- Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
- Civil Service Leave
- Van Pool Options
- Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
- Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
- Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance
Additionally, collaborate with a talented team committed to making Pinal County an outstanding place for residents and staff.
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JOB SUMMARY
Provide services to victims of crimes as a caseworker for the Pinal County Attorney's Office (PCAO), including but not limited to advocacy, assistance, information, and special services for victims of crimes in compliance with Arizona statutes and regulations and PCAO policies and procedures under basic supervision.
- Provide caseworker services to assist victims of crimes, information on the procedures of the criminal justice system, and act as advocate to assure services are offered and resources are available as needed. Provide crisis intervention and direct services, information, and assistance to victims within scope of designated authority.
- Educate clients on victim advocacy services and support programs available, act as a liaison with law enforcement and prosecutors, review cases, and determine victim assistance needs.
- Provide case management services and explain how the criminal justice system works.
- Notify victims of case status, criminal proceedings, trials, court hearings, and case dispositions and explain PCAO programs, procedures, and services for victims regarding the legal process and the rights afforded them under Arizona state law.
- Work with courts, court staff and attorneys to ensure victim's rights are not violated.
- Maintain statistics and activity logs, document client contacts, and assure the accuracy of the case files.
- Create, update, and maintain records of case files and research files using databases.
- Perform Case Audits on a routine basis, as directed by your supervisor.
- Notify victims of the defendant's court appearances, outcomes and attend court hearings and legal proceedings as needed.
- Advise and escort victims to court proceedings and address any concerns they may have.
- Maintain the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the County Attorney’s Office by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
- Perform other related duties as required.
POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Travel to court locations within Pinal County.
- Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Services, or related field.
- One (1) year of social services experience.
- Must pass a thorough background investigation.
- Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
- Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work or areas of study related to Victimology.
- Certificate of completion of Basic Victims’ Rights through Arizona Office of the Attorney General.
- Certificate of completion of online Victim Compensation training through Arizona Criminal Justice Commission.
- Demonstrated coursework or training in trauma-informed care/services for children and families
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Knowledge of County Attorney’s Office policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of state regulations and standards governing the administration of victims’ rights laws, including Arizona Revised Statutes A.R.S. §§ Title 13 - Criminal Code and Arizona Attorney General's Office of Victims' Services.
- Knowledge of Arizona criminal justice and court systems, procedures, and protocols.
- Knowledge of Arizona laws and regulations governing the release of information from law enforcement records.
- Knowledge of principles of caseload management, record keeping, and records management.
- Skill in interviewing techniques applicable to victim advocacy services.
- Skill in interpreting and applying criminal laws to a variety of information, evidence, and other investigative data.
- Skill in identifying and assessing victim’s needs and adversarial situations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and law enforcement and justice agencies.
- Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to interact with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and local agencies.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is sedentary and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires the ability to finger, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
This announcement may be closed as soon as a sufficient number of qualified applicants have applied.
This position is Grant Funded and continued employment is contingent upon available funding.
The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).
Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.
Salary : $39,411 - $59,117