What are the responsibilities and job description for the Victim Advocate position at State of Utah?
VICTIM ADVOCATE
The Utah Office for Victims of Crime (UOVC) is seeking a Victim Advocate to join its team. The Victim Advocate assists victims and their families through the UOVC benefit application process. The Advocate also provides victims and their families with information and referrals and supports them in finding answers to their questions.
Principal Duties:
Requests police reports and gathers other necessary information in order to help clients qualify for benefits.
Answer phone calls and meet with walk-in victims, claimants, advocates and other allied professionals for the purpose of providing appropriate crisis response and assisting victims with the application and utilization processes of UOVC claims.
Inform victims of status of UOVC applications, decisions made on claims, and determinations regarding reconsiderations and appeals.
Provides clients with information concerning rights, options, benefits, services, and expectations
Complete, compile and submit timely VOCA records, including hours and statistics regarding direct victim contact and services provided to victims on a daily basis, per VOCA grant requirements.
Interprets, clarifies, and explains agency policy and procedures, governing statute, federal or state laws and regulations, etc.
Assist primary and secondary victims with crisis needs and emotional support, as well as assess victims’ safety and other needs.
Provide appropriate referrals to community, local, or statewide resources such as shelter, treatment, education, legal, and financial assistance.
The Ideal Candidate:
Experience as a victim advocate in police departments, courts, or other victim service agencies.
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, or related fields preferred but not required.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
Why You Should Join Our Team:
The Utah Office for Victims of Crime supports the pursuit of professional growth and development through a culture that encourages great employees, great attitudes and teamwork. UOVC is a unique, small office staffed with an excellent team of diverse experiences and expertise. Working in this office will give you a direct, hands-on experience that will grow your professional skills and capabilities.
The Agency:
The Utah Office for Victims of Crime (UOVC) provides financial compensation for victims of crime, administers and monitors victim assistance grants, networks victim services across the state, provides enhanced training, and provides staff support to the Utah Council on Victims of Crime.
Salary : $25 - $28
