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Location : Bisbee, AZ
Job Type: Y Partially Grant Funded
Job Number: 090324
Department: County Attorney's Office
Opening Date: 09/04/2024
VICTIM ADVOCATE - BISBEE CLASSIFIED: Position is subject to the provisions of the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law OPENS: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 CLOSES: Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt, and may close at anytime without notice ANTICIPATED SALARY RANGE: $38,000 to $42,638 annually, dependent upon qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefits package to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement System PLEASE NOTE: This position requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening NATURE OF WORK : Under direct supervision performs professional work of moderate difficulty providing; provides assistance to crime victims and their families involved in adult and juvenile cases; training to volunteer advocates; provides assistance to victims and witnesses of crimes; performs related work as assigned.
Essential Functions (Illustrative Only) Orients victims, witnesses, and family members to the court process and explains their rights throughout that process; makes referrals to social service agencies and compensation program; provides court accompaniment for victim and witnesses; provides training to volunteer advocates; assists in report preparation; may interview victims, witnesses, and significant individuals.
Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in behavioral science, criminal justice, education, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education; one (1) year of experience in teaching or social service; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and the ability to be covered by county insurance.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of: - Arizona criminal justice system procedures and process;
- Arizona Victims' Rights Statutes or ability to obtain;
- community resources state and county regulations and procedures relating to AHCCCS;
- methods and procedures used in determining eligibility for indigent services;
- interviewing and investigative techniques;
- modern office practices and procedures;
- training techniques;
- human behavior.
Working skill in: - statistical data maintenance and report writing.
Ability to: - interact with and advocate for clients from a variety of demographic, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds and circumstances;
- react quickly and calmly in emotional situations;
- listen and respond professionally;
- establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public;
- follow written and verbal instructions;
- read, write and speak English;
- communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT : Work is primarily performed under direct supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office or court setting with appropriate climate controls. Requires driving within the county and on occasion outside of the county.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met
Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important
Reasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Cochise County is an Equal Opportunity Employer 01
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