Victim Advocate

City of Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Scottsdale is seeking a qualified advocate to provide criminal justice advocacy, victims' rights compliance, and guidance for crime victims. The role involves supportive casework and referrals tailored to individual needs.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field and at least two years of relevant experience; equivalent combinations will be considered. Equal opportunity employer with Arizona residency requirement for employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Services or related field.
• Two years' experience in victim advocacy, case management, social work, counseling or related field.
• Equivalent education/experience may be substituted.
• Preferred: trauma-informed advocacy experience with domestic violence victims.

Responsibilities

• Provide criminal justice advocacy, victims' rights compliance, support, guidance, casework and referrals for victims of crime.

Skills

Victim advocacy

Case management

Counseling

Trauma-informed advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Social Services or related field

Job description

This position provides criminal justice advocacy, victims' rights compliance, support, guidance, casework, and referrals for victims of crime.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $78,457.60 annually.

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Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Services or related field from an accredited educational institution.
• Two years' experience in victim advocacy, case management, social work, counseling or related field.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
• Preferred:
  • Experience providing trauma-informed advocacy to domestic violence victims. Be able to prioritize tasks, work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate closely with colleagues.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/services assignment.

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.

DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering.

Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part‑time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year‑for‑year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an “otherwise qualified applicant” with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at [phone]. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at [phone].

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.