Part Time Advocate

Application Deadline Anticipated Hiring Range: $25.25
- $29.50 hourly Full Pay Range: $25.25
- $42.25 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. County Attorney Would you like a career in the criminal justice field? Crime victims deserve the chance to be heard, and you can help by becoming an Advocate in our office We advocate for victims' rights and participation in the criminal justice system As an Advocate, you will provide professional support to crime victims. In this role, you will offer information and resources and assist victims in court by helping them assert their rights. You have an opportunity to advocate for those experiencing trauma and the complexities of the criminal justice system. To assist victims, advocates employ trauma-informed intervention techniques and serve as liaisons between the prosecutor and victims of crimes We are also proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victims' services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. Tuition reimbursement Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Two years of experience with victim advocacy, social work, crisis intervention, or a related field Internal candidates with experience in positions such as Claims Specialist, Restitution Specialist, or Victim Assistance Specialist within the Maricopa County Attorney's Office will have that experience counted toward the required two years of total experience Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, family studies, psychology, or other closely related behavioral or social science field Drug testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and before placement Experience working in a criminal justice system Public service experience working in an advocate-related capacity Bilingual skills in English and Spanish Provide information on the criminal justice system, victims' legal rights, and protections Provide information on the criminal justice process Assist the prosecutor with case turn-downs whenever practical Provide extensive crisis intervention/short-term counseling Research case status using numerous computer databases Manage large caseloads and document information Develops and maintains positive and productive working relationships with co-workers and crime victims using principles of good customer service Compliance with all Victim Services mandated requirements All actions, rights, and services are documented and timely in PbK Provide community outreach through presentations, partnerships, and finding additional resources May receive referrals or victims from Victim Assistance Specialists, where Advocate-level guidance needs to be provided to a victim Office environment includes bright lighting and working in close proximity to others Ability to travel, via walking or other method, up to 0.50 miles between job-related locations Requires travel, via driving, to and from job-related locations during the course of a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County or private vehicles used on County business. Job-related locations include various courthouses, home or medical facility visits, and attending off-site trainings and meetings Bureau assignment cannot be guaranteed and is based on business need Mandatory work schedule is 8 am to 5 pm with a 1-hour lunch to ensure office coverage for victim support and court coverage Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.