Grant-Funded Victim Support Specialist

The City of Fort Worth; Police; On-site; PLN 139,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth Police Department – Victim Assistance Section seeks a Grant Funded Victim Assistance Specialist to provide crisis intervention and assist crime victims while navigating the criminal justice system.

You will identify victims, connect them with services, compile statistics, and deliver trainings. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and experience; bilingual Spanish is preferred. This is a full-time 40-hour week role with CJIS background checks and strict compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice or related field
• Two years of related experience working with crime victims in a social services setting
• Master's degree (preferred) and bilingual Spanish are advantageous

Responsibilities

• Reads police reports to identify crime victims and connects with them by mail, phone or field visit
• Provides crisis intervention with crime victims and refers them to community resources
• Compiles statistics on crime victims and educates about victims’ rights and compensation
• Assists victims of crime in completing Crime Victims’ Compensation applications
• Acts as liaison between Police Department and Office of Attorney General for victim compensation applications

Skills

Spanish bilingual

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Job description

The City of Fort Worth Police Department – Victim Assistance Section seeks a Grant Funded Victim Assistance Specialist to provide crisis intervention and assist crime victims while navigating the criminal justice system.

You will identify victims, connect them with services, compile statistics, and deliver trainings. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and experience; bilingual Spanish is preferred. This is a full-time 40-hour week role with CJIS background checks and strict compliance.