Intern - Victim Services Unit

Louisville Metro Government; Kentucky; On-site; USD 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is offering an internship in Victim Services to support victims from crisis to judicial processes. The role develops skills in crisis intervention, advocacy, and collaboration with law enforcement and service agencies.

The intern works under supervision, growing capacity in victim services and may perform related duties while completing school projects. A driven student with coursework in Victim Services is preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of college in a field related to Victim Services.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony.
• Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basis.
• Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test.
• Must provide one's own source of transportation.
• Must work a varied schedule.
• Applicants who have illegally bought or used marijuana within six months of application will be disqualified.
• Applicants who have illegally sold marijuana within one year of application will be disqualified.
• Applicants who have illegally bought, sold, or used any controlled substance or narcotic drug, other than marijuana, without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualified.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history

Responsibilities

• Serves as a first point of contact to victims of domestic violence who experience trauma and provides education on the complexities of the criminal justice process.
• Provides a continuum of victim support from crisis through investigation and judicial processes within a law enforcement environment.
• Provides emotional, physical, and financial support to victims of crime.
• Provides access to the criminal justice system and support agencies.
• Maintains contact and communication with victims and witnesses during the investigation, prosecution, and judicial proceedings.
• Maintains case files with documented case notes and services.
• Responsible for managing client flow (timely customer service, client support, and de‑escalation as needed), and directing victims and witnesses to the appropriate staff or agency.
• Performs general administrative duties as requested in various capacities, including administrative projects and operations from the victim services professionals within the Victim Services Unit.
• Completes any school related projects related to the internship.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education

One year of college in Victim Services

Job description

The purpose of this position is to provide a continuum of victim support from crisis through investigation and judicial processes and provide crisis intervention, medical and legal advocacy, and emotional support.

This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. This class is intended to grow a student’s capacity and understanding of victim services provision within a law enforcement agency.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Serves as a first point of contact to victims of domestic violence who experience trauma and provides education on the complexities of the criminal justice process.
• Provides a continuum of victim support from crisis through investigation and judicial processes within a law enforcement environment.
• Provides emotional, physical, and financial support to victims of crime.
• Provides access to the criminal justice system and support agencies.
• Maintains contact and communication with victims and witnesses during the investigation, prosecution, and judicial proceedings.
• Maintains case files with documented case notes and services.
• Responsible for managing client flow (timely customer service, client support, and de‑escalation as needed), and directing victims and witnesses to the appropriate staff or agency.
• Performs general administrative duties as requested in various capacities, including administrative projects and operations from the victim services professionals within the Victim Services Unit.
• Completes any school related projects related to the internship.
• Performs related work as assigned.

One (1) year of college in a field directly related to Victim Services.

Other Minimum Requirements

• Must not have been convicted of a felony.
• Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basis.
• Must submit to a pre‑employment drug screening.
• Must submit to a pre‑employment polygraph test.
• Must provide one's own source of transportation.
• Must work a varied schedule.
• Applicants who have illegally bought or used marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within six months of application will be disqualified.
• Applicants who have illegally sold marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within one year of application will be disqualified.
• Applicants who have illegally bought, sold, or used any controlled substance or narcotic drug, other than marijuana, without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualified.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history

Physical Demands

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

• None

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man‑made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Salary Grade: 104

Test Weights: Training & Experience: 100%

Equal Opportunity Employer