Victim Advocate Program Director

Summit County is a family-friendly organization committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. We are seeking a dedicated Victim Advocate Program Director to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families affected by crime.

As the Victim Advocate Program Director, you will play a critical role in reducing trauma for victims and witnesses of crime. You will work closely with victims, prosecutors, and law enforcement to promote trust, communication, and respect while ensuring the objective protection of victims’ rights. We are a drug free workplace conducting drug testing. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage women, minorities, and the disabled to apply. Job closes 1/8/2025 at 5:00 pm Mountain Time. (Best to use Google Chrome to apply)

SALARY RANGE: $66,728.33 - $93,527.97/annually

BENEFITS

• Options for a premium free Health Plan
• Dental Plan
• Life Insurance
• State of Utah Retirement
• Sick Leave
• Parental Leave
• Vacation Pay
• 401K Match
• Orientation Pay Increase - up to 3% increase at the successful completion of six-month orientation period

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, or a closely related field. Preference would be given to a master’s degree in Social Work and credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); AND
• Four (4) years of experience performing the above or related duties; OR
• Combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Services or related field from which comparable knowledge was gained.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs day-to-day delivery of victim advocate services; court orders, bench warrants, petition notices, subpoenas, stipulations, "imminent danger" processes, etc.; attend monthly multi-disciplinary team meetings monthly.
• Conducts in-service workshops in all aspects of victim assistance; upon request, develops and presents information to citizen groups and school groups regarding victim advocate program.
• Receives and reviews cases set for court appearance; extracts and records data regarding identification victims and witnesses; conducts interviews to determine level and type of services appropriate to the individual case; sets up files as needed to monitor level and success of victim advocate services; assures confidentiality of file materials.
• Monitors disposition of court cases and apprises victims of the same. Assists attorney in providing support to and advocacy for victims prior to and during court proceedings; coordinates with attorneys assigned to cases in determining proper level and type of restitution to be sought; establishes "safe environment" to promote effective communications between victims, witnesses and legal staff; assists victims in locating and receiving special services and assistance, such as medical, personal therapy, etc.
• Performs case analysis, research and background checks to determine the appropriate type and level of restitution due to crime victims; prepares restitution statements; coordinates and apprises legal staff of findings and makes recommendations to the court for the same; offers in-court testimony; provides special information to crime victims seeking restitution or legal remedies; provides forms and apprises individuals of special services and related processes.
• Performs as liaison with various community support groups. Inform victims of their rights under the law. Prepare victims for court, provide court accompaniment and notify victims of future court proceedings, including updates of their offender’s case.
• Assist victims with filing and obtaining orders of protection; prepare orders for service and attend hearings. Assess victim needs and act as a resource for community service referrals. Aid victims in accessing restitution and reparation funding.
• Document and communicate effectively in the exchange of information by completing thorough case documentation in Cloud based electronic case management system. Prepare and ensure adequate supplies are available of various handouts and brochures at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.