Victim Specialist

Victim Specialist

Hiring Range:

$5,474 - $6,679 Monthly

$65,688 - $80,148 Annually

Salary Range:

$5,474 - $7,884 Monthly

$65,688 - $94,608 Annually

The Victim Specialist provides crisis intervention, support, information and connection to victims and witnesses who have experienced a crime or traumatic event.

This position requires a 40-hour work week with the ability to be flexible, working some evening and weekend hours. This position also responds to Critical Events and may require presence in off hours. This position reports directly to the Programs’ Director.

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month.

Boulder County is a family-friendly workplace dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

PLEASE NOTE: When submitting your application be sure to include all relevant education and experience, as applications are screened based on the qualifications listed in this position announcement. Applications that do not appear to meet minimum qualifications, as outlined below, will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed applications.

Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team.

1. Provides direct services to victims of crime and traumatic events, which includes but not limited to, crisis intervention, emotional support, victim right’s information, education on criminal justice system, connection to community resources, and short-term case management.
2. Provides both trauma-informed and victim- centered approaches when working with victims of crime and traumatic events.
3. Understands, upholds, and assists in the education of victim rights per statutory and constitutional laws.
4. Carries a pager and participates on a rotation as a Supervisor On-Call for 7-day cycles.
5. Responds directly to incidents, as necessary, when paged by law enforcement.
6. Reviews police reports daily.
7. Records and maintains data for statistical purposes.
8. Maintains and updates the programs community resources.
9. Maintains working relationships within BCSO and outside agencies.
10. Serves as a liaison between service providers, the District Attorney’s Office, law enforcement personnel and other emergency responders.
11. Supports and works closely with program volunteer advocates.
12. Attends meetings, workshops, trainings, conferences as necessary to maintain ongoing knowledge of laws and resources.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Colorado Crime Victim Right’s Act
• Victim-centered advocacy
• Procedures of the Criminal justice system
• Trauma response
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Microsoft, including TEAMS

Skills in:

• Crisis intervention
• Problem solving and decision making
• Technology - entering data, using spreadsheets, google applications
• Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to:

• Be nonjudgmental, non-bias, compassionate and empathetic
• Explain criminal justice processes
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people from different backgrounds and cultures
• Maintain confidentiality
• Balance, prioritize and multitask workload
• Manage time well with little supervision
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with other employees and the public

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, or related field
• Two years of professional experience in related human services field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license and proof of a clean driving record
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and a polygraph examination

Requirements:

Must be well organized, detail orientated, and possess a strong work ethic. The ability to work and make decisions independently with minimal supervision. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, peers, supervisors, representatives of cooperating agencies and the public. Ability to deal high stress environments and maintain confidential information.

Physical Requirements:

Primarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds; occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment; vision for reading, recording and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and members of the public.

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Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time.