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victims Advocate

2 months ago

Miami, United States City of Miami (FL) Full time

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Nature of Work

This is professional work functioning as an advocate for victims of violent crimes with injuries such as sexual battery, domestic violence, and homicides and furthermore facilitating the participation of victims and family members in the judicial process of the criminal justice system. Position incumbent assesses clients for support needs, refers victims to appropriate social agencies/service centers for victim compensation, counseling, shelter, obtaining an injunction for protection, and follows up on victims' criminal case and well-being, as needed as it relates to case management. Ensures that victims' rights are protected; educates victims on community services and other resources at their disposal.

An employee in this position will work under the direction of the Violent Crimes Intervention Administrator or designee; however, considerable latitude will be afforded at the discretion of the Violent Crimes Intervention Administrator or designee, as the employee in this position will be one of the department's experts in this field. Responsibility will include providing information on victims' rights as required by Florida State Statute (F.S. 960.001) and performing the proper follow up activities to ensure that victims, family members, and/or survivors or friends are contacted and provided with the requisite information to facilitate their participation in the judicial process.

Essential Functions

Assists all victims of violent crimes, survivors, or next of kin by providing initial crisis intervention, counseling referrals to existing counseling programs or agencies, as circumstances dictate.

Accompany and/or transport the victim to civil and criminal court proceedings, responding to crime scenes, or to the hospitals as directed by the victim advocate supervisor.

Schedule office appointments to begin the victim compensation process by completing the application.

Performs crisis intervention by visiting crime scenes, homes, and hospitals to provide assistance to primary and secondary victims.

Provides immediate support assistance to victims by contacting family members or next of kin.

Ensures that proper services are provided to victims and survivors. Services may include, but are not limited to, crisis intervention, facilitating compensation for victims or next of kin, providing referrals for counseling or shelter.

Makes sure that victims' rights are protected by ensuring that victims receive the appropriate services and that they are treated with respect and compassion.

Composes and sends victim notification letters by mail to provide necessary information to victims.

Notifies victims of their legal rights. Provide a copy of the Victims Rights Brochure.

Follows up with victims to ensure the receipt of quality service and ascertain additional needs every 90 days or often if the case is open.

Provides information and facilitates victim's participation in the criminal justice system.

Provides educational awareness workshops, meetings, training to the public concerning the State's Victims

Compensation Program and the importance of participating in the criminal justice process.

Coordinates workshops and seminars on violent crimes and victim's rights for the department, as well as the community.

Establishes and maintains a detailed and concise case management (database) system which includes a record of follow up contacts with detectives and post-incident contacts with family members until all court proceedings are finalized.

Develops, plans, and recommends enhancements to the victim/witness program.

Recruits and trains volunteers and/or interns.

Completes statistical reports on victim contacted.

Responds to report requests from the Attorney General's office or designee.

Prepare and facilitate the U-Visa process.

Coordinate and attend monthly community meetings, as required.

Perform other related work as required.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or closely related field. Two (2) years of practical experience working as a victim advocate in a local program or agency.

A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources.

Fluency in Spanish or Creole desirable. A Victim Service Practitioner Designation certificate must be obtained within the 1st year of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.

OR

Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months of the required experience.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Must be willing to work evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends on a regular basis.

Documentation Requirements

LEASE READ CAREFULLY.

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.

ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

1. Proof of education: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or closely related field .

Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts must be submitted. Submitted transcripts must include the following: student's name, school name, number of credits, degree completion, and major. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.

To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: copy of high school diploma or equivalent, transcript showing at least 60 college credits, Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree or higher in an unrelated field.

2. Copy of valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) is required at time of appointment and must be maintained valid throughout employment.

* Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:

Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

* An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
* A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
* A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
* A recognized Professional Organization

For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the Florida Department of Education.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member #2 or Member #4 only) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013. Documentation of Preference Claim must be submitted with the employment application.

FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.

Form VP1: VETERANS' PREFERENCE CERTIFICATE

Form VP2: CURRENT MEMBER OF THE RESERVE CERTIFICATION

Form VP3: UNREMARRIED WIDOW or WIDOWER CERTIFICATE

Selection Preference for City Residents: In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview:

A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission

B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.

C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission

D. Properly executed valid lease agreement

E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission

F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission

G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission

H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission

City of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process.

Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.

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