Victim Assistance Coordinator

daggettcounty; Manila (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Daggett County is seeking a part-time Victim Assistance Coordinator in Manila, UT to support the Dutch John community. The role combines outreach, program leadership, and direct advocacy, with a schedule from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

You will engage with individuals and the wider community to strengthen victim services, lead outreach, train law enforcement, and recruit volunteers. You will also prepare reports for county leadership, develop a network of volunteer advocates,

Qualifications

• High school diploma with specialized training in victim assistance program management and operations.
• 2+ years of experience in victim advocate settings or related human services.
• Understanding of crisis intervention theory, victim's rights, and justice system procedures.
• Excellent communication and ability to maintain confidential materials.

Responsibilities

• Present to community groups to lead outreach and awareness.
• Host training for law enforcement and represent the program at events.
• Recruit and develop a volunteer advocate network through interviews, onboarding, and training.
• Assign caseloads, monitor progress, and provide feedback to volunteers.
• Assess victims' safety needs, create safety plans, and advocate within the justice system.
• Coordinate services by connecting agencies and ensuring clear communication.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Volunteer recruitment

Communication

Confidentiality

Interagency coordination

Education

High school diploma

Utah Victim Assistance Academy training

Rape Crisis / Domestic Violence certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM/case management software

Job description

Step into a rewarding opportunity as a part-time Victim Assistance Coordinator with Daggett County, based in Manila, UT and supporting the Dutch John community!

In this role, you will combine community outreach, program leadership, and direct advocacy to create meaningful change every day. As our part-time Victim Assistance Coordinator, you will earn $19.59 to $23.60 per hour.

ABOUT THIS VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR ROLE

You’ll maintain a dependable part-time schedule, working between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

You take on a dynamic and highly visible role, engaging with both individuals and the broader community to strengthen victim services. You lead outreach efforts by presenting to community groups, hosting training for law enforcement, and representing the program at public events. You help shape the program's success by preparing reports for county leadership and actively recruiting and developing a network of volunteer advocates through interviews, onboarding, and ongoing training. You oversee volunteer performance by assigning caseloads, monitoring progress, and offering feedback and recognition. At the same time, you provide direct support by assessing victims' safety needs, creating safety plans, and advocating for their rights within the justice system. You act as a key connector between agencies, ensuring communication is clear and services are coordinated to support successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; plus, specialized training in victim assistance program management and operations

AND

• 2+ years of experience in victim advocate setting or related human services area

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of crisis intervention theory and techniques, sexual/physical abuse principles, child and adult protection services, social service systems (legal, court, medical, and referral sources), State of Utah laws/regulations regarding victim's rights, procedures of the justice system
• Some knowledge of legal proceedings and legal terminology
• Skills to use personal computers and various software applications
• Ability to operate office equipment including copy machine, fax machine, etc.
• Know and act appropriately within the position boundaries and boundaries set by victim rights laws and victim advocate ethics
• Ability to respond and refer quickly, appropriately and effectively in crisis situations
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to receive and appropriately maintain confidential materials and information
• Ability to work with individuals from a range of economic and social experiences as well as state, county, and city officials
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with area service providers
• Possessing a certification in Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence is preferred
• Completion of Utah Victim Assistance Academy training is a plus

ABOUT US AT DAGGETT COUNTY

Daggett County's local government provides essential services to help our community thrive. From tourism and economic activity to law enforcement and public health, we work to improve our neighbors' lives. Our staff members are dedicated public servants who care about making Daggett County a better place to live, work, and visit.

Must have the ability to pass a background check.