Victim Services Senior Coordinator

The Yakima Police Department is seeking a compassionate and energetic individual to lead our victim services unit! The Victim Services Senior Coordinator will be responsible for providing empathetic safety planning, case management, and victim resourcing with the goal of increasing victim safety and reducing recidivism.  

Under the direction and general supervision of the Chief of Police or designee, the Victim Services Senior Coordinator will provide professional support and assistance to families and victims of violent and other related crimes. As a senior coordinator, will provide a high level of outreach, education and support while conducting initial and/or follow-up assessment interviews with victims and witnesses of crimes under the investigation of the Yakima Police Department. 

This position is grant funded and currently approved for 2 years.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, nursing, or a related field plus three (3) year of experience providing direct services to victims and/or witnesses via social work; criminal, civil or municipal law; medical care; or related field. Master's degree is preferred. 

OR 

Associate's degree in paralegal studies, criminal justice, social work, nursing, or related field, and five (5) years’ experience providing direct services to victims and/or witnesses via social work; criminal, civil or municipal law; medical care; or related field.

·        Two (2) years’ additional experience may substitute for Associate's degree. 

Prior experience and/or training in domestic violence, victim advocacy and/or direct patient care is strongly preferred. 

Must successfully pass pre-suitability testing, and background investigation including but not limited to criminal history check, polygraph, and psychological evaluation.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES  

Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver's License. Will need to obtain and maintain necessary advocacy training as required. Must have the ability to become bonded as a notary public of the State of Washington. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The City of Yakima is a premier employer in the Yakima Valley with extensive opportunities for training and growth. The City offers a competitive benefit package including:

• Salary range $31.81 - $38.20 hourly
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• FREE healthcare clinic!
• WA State PERS pension plan
• 2% contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan
• Leave accruals: 

Vacation – Starting at 7.67 hours/month

Sick – 8 hours/month

Personal holiday – 2 days

Observed holiday – 11 holidays

• Up to 5% bilingual/biliterate English/Spanish special pay
• Life Insurance
• Much more!

APPLY

View the complete job posting and apply online at www.yakimawa.gov

Closes 1/21/25

EOE