Victim Advocate Position Available In McMinn, Tennessee

Victim Advocate 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars

Bunnell, FL Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides information to crime victims concerning the services available and victims’ rights under

F.S.S. 960

; Assists crime victims in criminal justice advocacy; Provides data entry for grant statistics; Updates program directory listing community services available to crime victims; Refers crime victims to proper service providers; Must be aware of applicable laws and statutes; Assists the victim/witness and the FCSO with courts, social services, and/or government agencies; Serves as a representative, by sitting on diversified boards of agencies that provide services to residents of Flagler County in order to better offer a comprehensive look at the needs and services that are being offered and provided for crime victims; Stays updated through continuing education and training on updates of new laws and statutes; Maintains a high level of confidentiality; Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Selection Criteria:

Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma recognized by the State of Florida; AND Must have current, valid FL Driver’s License; AND Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Word and MS Excel; AND Must be able to read, write and comprehend professional manuals, procedures, journals and documents, summaries and evaluations; AND Must be able to speak clearly and concisely to layman; AND Must be willing/able to be available for call out 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year when you are scheduled to be on call.

NOTES:

THIS POSITION IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION AND IS CONTINGENT ON FUTURE GRANTS.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is committed to providing its citizens with a diverse, competent, trained and professional workforce by hiring highly qualified candidates. The FCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to reflect the diversity found in the community we serve.