Victim Advocate (Part Time)

Iron County; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Iron County in Cedar City, Utah, is seeking a part-time Victim Advocate to support crime victims pursuing restitution through established legal processes. The role will involve general administrative and clerical duties under the supervision of the County Attorney, Chief Deputy County Attorneys, and the Victim Service Coordinator.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, behavioral science, criminal justice, or related field is

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, behavioral science, criminal justice, or related field is preferred.
• At least one year of related victim advocate experience or equivalent work/education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day assistance for crime victims seeking restitution through established legal processes.
• Perform general administrative and clerical duties under the supervision of the County Attorney, Chief Deputy County Attorneys, and the Victim Service Coordinator.

Job description

IRON COUNTY IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT AS A VICTIM ADVOCATE IN THE IRON COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.

• GENERAL PURPOSE: Performs general administrative and clerical duties to provide day-to-day assistance for crime victims seeking restitution through established legal processes. Will work under general supervision of the County Attorney, Chief Deputy County Attorneys, and the Victim Service Coordinator.
• QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. A bachelor's degree in social work, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, or a related field and at least one (1) year of related victim advocate experience or a combination of equivalent work, volunteer, and/or education experience is preferred.

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