What are the responsibilities and job description for the Victim Advocate Espanol position at Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center, Inc.?
Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization providing free advocacy and legal support for victims of crime throughout Maryland.
MCVRC is dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce that fosters opportunities for personal and professional development. We provide a collaborative and supportive environment built upon our fundamental core principles where each employee is valued. Join us in the fight for the rights of all victims of crime.
MCVRC seeks a highly skilled, innovative visionary professional to provide day-to-day support of non-attorney advocacy and support services to Maryland crime victims and victim representatives.
Primary Duties and Essential Functions
- Conducts client intakes to develop individual needs assessments.
- Provides direct services and non-attorney services to victims of crime including, but not limited to case management, crisis intervention, trial preparation, court accompaniment, advocacy, CICB applications, service referrals and support.
- Provides ongoing case management services including, but not limited to in-person meetings, advocacy with police, State's Attorney, and other community resources to victims of crime.
- Coordinates with victim service agencies statewide through community collaboration
- Coordinates intra-agency services with MCVRC legal and clinical staff.
- Collaborates with MCVRC attorneys to address the legal needs of each client.
- Accurate record keeping and data entry of client cases and files.
- Assists in event planning with all MCVRC events relating to victims’ rights and services.
- Assists in maintaining a case management system by ensuring accurate record keeping and data entry of assigned client’s cases and files.
- Assists with grant reporting by ensuring accuracy of data.
- Represents MCVRC at meetings and events, conducting presentations as needed.
- Provides outreach on behalf of MCVRC.
- Supports agency mission.
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB TYPE, PAY, BENEFITS & CONDITIONS, SCHEDULE
Job Type - Full-Time
Salary - $58,041
Benefits – 401k, Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life
Schedule – Monday – Friday; Some remote work available after training on a case by case basis
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field preferred (psychology, human services, sociology, criminal justice, or related field). In lieu of degree, 5 years relevant work experience.
- 1-year experience with victim services preferred
- Reliable transportation
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Programs required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $58,041.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Victim Services: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Upper Marlboro, MD 20774: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $58,041