Victim Advocate I #26-169

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible schedules (

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services seeks a Victim Services Coordinator to provide a full range of services to crime victims within the 7th Judicial Circuit (Spartanburg & Cherokee counties). The role requires coordination, training, outreach and collaboration with services partners; travel across counties is required, including overnight stays.

Required: high school diploma (bachelor's may substitute) with related experience; preferred associate’s degree in social

Qualifications

• High school diploma or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for related experience.
• Two years’ experience in related work (preferred with an associate’s degree).
• Associate’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, education, counseling or other social/behavioral science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of victim services and coordinate all aspects within the 7th Judicial Circuit.
• Provide Victim Awareness Training to Department staff and support trainings for OVS.
• Represent SCDPPPS in inter- and intra-agency victim services efforts and conduct outreach.
• Travel across judicial circuits; some overnight travel may be required.

Skills

Victim services coordination

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in criminal justice / social work / psychology / sociology / education / counseling

Bachelor’s degree may substitute for related experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• 7th Judicial Circuit: Spartanburg & Cherokee counties. Office location TBD.

Under the supervision of the Victim Services Supervisor provide a full range of services to crime victims and coordinates; implements; and 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; 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, OVS in inter- and intra-agency victim services efforts. Travel is required in judicial circuits with multiple counties. Some overnight travel may be required.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

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

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Will be required to obtain Victim Services Provider Certification.

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.

Please note: This is an entirely on-site, in-office position.

SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE.

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.