What are the responsibilities and job description for the Victim Services Administrative Assistant position at Yuma County, AZ?
Job Summary
Nature of Work
Experience and Education
Associates Degree in criminal justice, public relations, social work, or a closely related field; two (2) years of experience in a legal office setting; OR three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in an office setting; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license; requires successful completion of a background check.
Hourly rate for this position has been revised effective 07/07/24.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: Yuma County policies and procedures; Department guidelines, regulations, and statutes; Arizona Criminal Justice System, Arizona Victims’ Rights Act, and legal terminology; methods, objectives, and standard practices for advocacy and case management; staff research work, business English and report writing, office computer hardware and software applications and office machines.
Skill in: Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public; following written and verbal instructions; communicating effectively verbally and in writing; maintaining confidentiality; using office processing systems and other office machines; prioritizing work assignments to meet time constraints.
Ability to: Plan and organize work; maintain confidentiality of case information obtained in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes; operate general office equipment; follow written and verbal instructions; effectively respond to phone calls, emails and complaints in a timely manner.; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to sit, stand, bend and lift up to 25 pounds; ability to maintain a high standard of confidentiality; ability to perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing. Working at a computer monitor for extended periods required. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under extreme likelihood of verbal abuse from hostile and frustrated customers.
EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Plan Option 1: Preferred Provider Option A (PPO) or PPO A 1100 deductible. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing three steps.
Plan Option 2: Preferred Provider Option B (PPO) or PPO B 1,500 deductible. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing three steps.
Plan Option 3: High Deductible High Plan - Health Savings Account (HDHP-HSA) with a 1700 deductible. Employees who participate in the “ Wellness Incentive” will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing three steps.
Employer contributes a total of $800.04 to employees Health Savings Account. If employees select Employee only and participate in the “ Wellness Incentive” employees can receive up to 360.00 contribution to a Limited Purpose FSA card to be used for medical or dental purposes.
Southwest Service Administrator (SSA) Mexico PPO Health Plan: SSA is available to employees who are enrolled in YCEBT Medical PPO Plan A and PPO Plan B. The SSA Plan pays 100% of hospital, medical, laboratory and prescription drug benefits, to a maximum of $5,000 per person per calendar year ($10,000 for two or more family members).
This position may be retirement eligible, if you have any questions contact Recruitment division at 928-373-1013 for more information.
Salary : $30
