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Job Classification: 5751 – Victim Advocate
Salary Grade: 7
Pay Range: $21.87 – $29.52 Per Hour

Pay Range Explanation: Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer; Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

Essential Functions

• Responds to requests from law enforcement and other concerned parties to provide crisis intervention services for crime victims and witnesses.
• Assists clients in meeting immediate needs, including bodily safety, medical care, legal services, food, transport, clothing, and shelter; refers clients, when appropriate, to other public or private service providers.
• Conducts development-appropriate crisis interventions with children of all ages and educates parents/caregivers on how to recognize and mitigate crisis reactions.
• Provides information to victims and witnesses concerning their statutory rights and the procedures of the criminal justice system, facilitating their communication with various representatives of criminal justice agencies.
• Maintains contact with victims and witnesses as needed and accompanies them to court to provide support and information, serving as a liaison between the victim and attorneys and consulting with attorneys regarding trial preparation/victim opinion.
• Assists victims in applying for compensation through the Pima County Crime Victim Compensation Board.
• Documents client services, contacts, and referrals in a designated database.
• Prepares and delivers training to volunteers, law enforcement, social service agencies and the public regarding crime victim issues.
• Perform staff back-up duties to support and advise volunteers during weeknights, weekends, and holidays, coordinating and directing volunteers performing crisis intervention services or court duties.
• Maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the performance of assigned duties.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with county attorney staff as well as personnel from law enforcement, medical, and social services agencies.
• Participates in staff meetings and ongoing training.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social or behavioral science, criminal justice, public administration, or a closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of experience in the area of assignment or other closely related field.

(One calendar year of experience in the Pima County Victim Witness Volunteer Program, which encompasses a minimum of 240 volunteer hours, would satisfy the experience in the area of assignment requirement.)

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of the Pima County Attorney's Office Victim Witness Basic Crisis Training.
• Experience working with victims of crime in the criminal justice system.
• Experience in crisis response/intervention.
• Experience with social service or mental health service provision.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Selection Procedure

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

Valid Driver License: Valid driver license is required at the time of application and at the time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine suitability for operating county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.

Check: The County requires pre‑employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post‑offer, pre‑employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. All applicants must pass a criminal history background investigation prior to appointment.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Working conditions will be determined by the position.

EEO Information

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.