Victim Advocate I #26-169

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services seeks a Victim Services Coordinator to provide a full range of services within the 7th Judicial Circuit (Spartanburg & Cherokee counties; location TBD). The role collaborates with staff, conducts outreach, and represents the agency in broader victim services efforts.

The position requires a high school diploma (bachelor’s substitution allowed) and will require travel across circuits; certification as a Victim Services Provider is

Qualifications

• High school diploma and related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for related experience.
• Associate’s degree with two years of related experience; bachelor’s degree may substitute for related work experience.
• Must obtain Victim Services Provider Certification.
• This is an entirely on-site, in-office position.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of victim services within the circuit and coordinates; implements; and monitors all aspects of victim services.
• Offer Victim Awareness Training to Department staff and support the Office of Victim Services with trainings.
• Represent SCDPPPS and OV S in inter- and intra-agency victim services efforts and coordinate outreach with community partners.
• Travel across judicial circuits with multiple counties; some overnight travel may be required.

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, education, counseling or other social/behavioral science

Bachelor’s degree may substitute for related work experience

Job description

*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.

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.

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