Victim Advocate I Job at State of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

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  • State of South Carolina
  • Columbia, SC

Job Description

Salary: $37,154.00 - $46,578.00 Annually

Location : Spartanburg County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number: 170149

Agency: Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon

Division: Office of Victim Services

Opening Date: 10/16/2024

Closing Date: 10/30/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Residency Requirement: No

Class Code:: GA14

Position Number:: 60030410

Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Band: Band 4

Hiring Range - Min.: $37,154.00

Hiring Range - Max.: $46,578.00

Opening Date: 10/16/2024

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All employees interested in applying for the position must apply on-line at no later than 5 p.m. on the closing date.

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Provides a full range of services to crime victims and coordinates, implements, monitors all aspects of victim services within his/her judicial circuit; provides Victim Awareness Training to Department staff; supports the Office of Victim Services with various trainings to include but not limited to regional judicial circuit training; serves as the local victim services representative for SCDPPPS in collaboration with community partners; conducts and promotes outreach efforts on behalf of SCDPPPS victim services; promotes the agency victim services programs; represents SCDPPPS Office of Victim Services in inter- and intra-agency victim services efforts.

Minimum and Additional Requirements


A high school diploma and related experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required related experience.

Preferred Qualifications


An associate's degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, education, counseling or other social/behavioral science and two years' experience in related work. A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for related work experience.

Additional Comments

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Will be required to obtain Victim Services Certification.

SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE.
Please complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the minimum qualifications for the position.

SCDPPPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is committed to maintaining a workforce that is free of unlawful discrimination, including harassment on the bases of race, color, national origin, religion, age (40+) or disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity).
THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR POLICE OFFICER RETIREMENT SYSTEM MEMBERSHIP.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.


Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.


Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.


Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.


Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01


Indicate your highest level of education completed.
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree or Higher



02


How many years of relevant experience do you have?
  • 1 - 2 years
  • 3 - 4 years
  • 5 years or more
  • None



03


Are you currently employed with SCDPPPS?
  • Yes
  • No



04


If currently employed with SCDPPPS please list your current position and location.


05


Please present a brief statement of interests and qualifications for the position you are applying for.


06


How did you find out about this position?
  • State Government website (careers.sc.gov)
  • Career Fair
  • Social Media
  • Friend
  • DPPPS Recruiter
  • DPPPS Employee
  • TV/Streaming
  • Internet/online advertisement
  • Other



07


If you answered "DPPPS Employee" or "DPPPS Recruiter" please list the name of the employee.


08


If you answered "Other" please tell us how you learned of this position.


09


Do you have any relatives currently under supervision of this Department? If yes, provide names and relationship below.


Required Question State of South Carolina

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Remote job, Trial period, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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