Job Description

VICTIM ADVOCATE

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on April 28, 2023.

Hourly Range:

$27.17 - $36.41

Department / Division:

Community Health & Human Services / Social Services

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

Schedule:

Monday thru Friday, Alternating hours of 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (i.e. Mon 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tues 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Wed 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

When assigned Saturday or Sunday, Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Job Number:

RC#901816

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this positions is to provide trauma-informed and healing centered advocacy and support to all individuals who have been impacted by crime.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Requires one (1) year of experience working with victims of crime.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant\'s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Requires Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or a degree related to the core function of this position.

The term \xe2\x80\x9cequivalent\xe2\x80\x9d means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

Certifications/License:

Possession of a valid driver\'s license.

Requires a certificate of completion, within six (6) months of hire, for the following,

Basic Victims\' Rights Training;

Advanced Victims\' Rights Training; and

Basic Victim Assistance Academy.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

Criminal history background investigation

Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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This position is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

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