Grant Funded Victim Advocate

7 days ago


Reno, Nevada, United States City of Reno Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Grant Funded Victim Advocate to join our team at the City of Reno. The successful candidate will provide support to victims of crimes and serve as an advocate for their rights and protection.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide support to and serve as an advocate for the rights and protection of victims of crimes.
  • Assist victims of crime when requested by law enforcement at crime scenes, hospitals, or other safe locations.
  • Contact victims on a follow-up basis to provide additional information, case status, and resource materials and referrals.
  • Complete case intake forms on each contact and document the services provided and referrals made.
  • Prepare statistics regarding program operations and prepare quarterly reports on advocacy provided.
  • Work closely and interact with detectives, patrol officers, supervisors, service providers, other advocates, other governmental agencies, and the general public to ensure victims' rights and needs are addressed.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, social work, or a related field.
  • Three years of increasingly responsible social work, counseling, or victim advocacy experience, of which a minimum of 18 months of the experience must include providing advocacy for and working to meet the immediate needs of victims of violent crime, preferably within a law enforcement setting.
  • Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Working Environment

The work environment is primarily in an office and field setting with travel to various locations. Incumbents are required to provide on-call services on a rotational basis.

The City of Reno offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary. If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about supporting victims of crimes, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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