Job Description

Job Description

The City of Saratoga Springs currently has an opening for an Assistant Victim Advocate. This is a part-time position with the Saratoga Springs Police Department, working approximately twenty-nine hours per week. This position is under the supervision of the Victim Advocate. This position entails a variety of duties related to assisting victims of crime. These duties involve assisting victims with information regarding the criminal justice process, financial and legal assistance, emergency sheltering, and other duties as assigned. The Assistant Victim Advocate will also be required to assist the Victim Services Coordinator in recruiting, training, and managing the volunteer victim advocate team.

Job Responsibilities

• Must be willing to be on call occasionally to assist crime victims at the scene.
• Coordination of volunteer services including, but not limited to, scheduling and planning of monthly advocate training meetings, maintaining files, and completing background checks.
• Assist with the preparation of volunteer manuals, victim services orientations, ongoing victim advocacy education; volunteer schedules, keeping statistical records and recording of volunteer advocate hours.
• Work directly with the victims of domestic violence by educating them about victim rights, victim services, the legal process, which includes court proceedings and protective orders, and help provide crisis intervention.
• Assist with reporting child abuse and/or neglect whenever appropriate or mandated.
• Update files to keep accurate records of all meetings and contacts with victims and any other interfacing that may occur between the victim and the advocate.
• Maintain composure when confronted with hostile, emotional people.
• Tactfully answer routine questions from victims, the public, and City staff.
• Assists with the completion of grant applications and financial reports related to victim services grants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• No previous experience is required for this position, however preference will be given to applicants with at least 6 months of experience in victims advocate services, public safety services, or a related field.

Certifications Required:

• A valid Utah State Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Appropriate state and local laws relating to domestic violence and crime victims.
• Legal terminology, court practices, and procedures.
• General professional office practices and procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Good to excellent writing skills are also required for this position.
• Correct use of English language and vocabulary.

Ability to:

• Interact with the public in all situations while maintaining a professional, pleasant, and courteous demeanor.
• Handle confidential information in a sensitive manner.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Track and monitor Grant funds.
• Very effective organizational skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, and Power Point.
• Utilize office equipment efficiently, including, but not limited to, a photocopier, telephone, facsimile, adding machine, shredder, multi-line telephone system, computer, and other standard office equipment.
• Maintain effective working relationships with Police Officers, City staff, members of the public, and others encountered in the course of work.
• Communicate well in a courteous and professional manner by telephone, in writing, and in person.
• Understand, analyze, and recommend actions to the Victims' Advocate and Police Department.
• Proof read documents.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Manage heavy workloads, prioritize, and multitask.
• Maintain general order and cleanliness of work area and city vehicle.
• Be a team player.
• Problem solve.
• Manage stress.
• Type accurately at 50 WPM.
• Work independently with general supervision.
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Exercise sound and good judgment at all times.

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions-including but are not limited to the job functions, qualifications, and competencies listed herein-of this job in the working conditions below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The successfully candidate must be able to perform under the physical demands and work environment including but not limited to the following:

• Sit at a desk or table to operate a computer and related equipment and to type, read, proofread, interpret, and apply information obtained therefrom.
• Stoop and/or bend to move items into and between file drawers.
• Regularly walk, stand, or stoop.
• Lift, carry, push, pull or move boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Lift, carry, push, pull, or move carts of items weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Work for sustained periods of time while maintaining efficiency, attention to detail, alertness, proficiency, and accuracy.
• Must be able to follow directions and maintain a safe working environment while in the field
• Drive to meetings and appointments.

Compensation and Benefits
SALARY RANGE:

Full w age r an g e is a s foll o ws : p l e ase n ote h iri n g w ill n ormal l y o ccur at th e mini m u m o f t h e ra n ge an d will n ot e xc e e d th e mid p oi n t.

Minimum - $21.50/hr.
Midpoint - $25.80/hr.
Maximum - $30.10/hr.

B ENE FI T S:

T h e re a r e n o ben e f its with th is p o s iti on .

CLOSING D A T E :

P o s iti o n is o p e n un til f ill e d

Disclaimer
SUSPENSION OF PROCESS, ETC.:
The City reserves the right to reject any and all applicants, to waive any requirement set forth in this announcement, and to hire anyone as the City Manager or designee deems to be in the City's best interest, all subject to legal requirements. Any application in response to this Announcement is at the applicant's sole risk and expense. Although the City anticipates hiring one of the applicants responding to this announcement, there is no guaranty that any responding applicant will be hired.

Saratoga Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Instructions

The City of Saratoga only accepts applications using our on-line application available at All candidates are required to submit an online application. Please attach any supporting documentation to your online applications, such as cover letters, resumes, or proof of certifications. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 801.766.9793 X187 or 801.766.9793 X121 if you have any questions.

Pre-employment drug testing, proof of employment eligibility, and background check required.

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