The Division of Child and Family Services is recruiting for a Crime Victim Compensation Specialist located in Las Vegas. Under general supervision, review and determine program eligibility for financial assistance in compliance with statutory requirements of the Victims of Crime Program. The incumbent will review applications for assistance under the Program to determine eligibility for program benefits; contact victims and conduct comprehensive interviews to obtain statements; perform field work to verify victim statements; review and interpret police reports, medical records and claims to determine if eligibility conditions exist in accordance with State law under the Program; compare reports to victim statements to verify facts surrounding cases; and assess issues of provocation and consent or other actions by victims which may have contributed to the crime; determine eligibility and render written decisions; evaluate claim expenses and supplemental billings to determine which are eligible for compensation and which are inappropriate or exceed maximum allowed and calculate appropriate payments; develop and maintain contacts within the community such as law enforcement officials, medical providers and other agencies providing support to victims; refer victims to other appropriate resources, and promote community awareness. This position may supervise administrative support staff. Conduct presentations to the public, law enforcement officers and staff of various agencies regarding program objectives and regulations and policies. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Under general supervision, review and determine pro­gram eligibility for financial assistance in compliance with statutory requirements of the Victims of Crime Program.

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience conducting interviews and documenting findings; interpreting and explaining program rules, regulations, policies and procedures; gathering and analyzing information from various sources; and preparing reports and recommendations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Review applications for assistance under the Victims of Crime Program to determine eligibility for program benefits, extent of the injury or finan­cial hardship, and the amount and type of award sought by victims. Contact victims and conduct compre­hensive interviews to obtain statements involving crimes; obtain victim signatures on release forms to obtain med­ical records, police reports, employer verification of lost wages, and veri­fi­cation of insurance coverage or other sources of fund­ing such as public assistance or the county sexual assault fund for which the victim may be eligible. Perform field work to verify victim statements by contacting local law enforcement agencies, medical providers, employers and insurers to obtain copies of needed reports and records. Review and interpret police reports, medical records and claims to deter­mine if eligibility condi­tions exist in accordance with State law under the Victims of Crime Program; compare reports to victim statements to verify facts surrounding cases; and assess issues of provocation and consent or other actions by victims which may have contributed to the crime. Determine eligibility and render written decisions, including orders directing payment of compensation and provide case files, rebuttal statements and testimony as needed for appellate level reviews. Evaluate claim expenses and supplemental billings to determine which are eligible for compensation and which are inappropriate or exceed maximum allowed and calculate appropriate payments. Prepare and maintain files, records and statistics and pre­pare periodic activity reports for management review. Develop and maintain contacts within the community such as law enforce­ment officials, medical providers and other agencies providing support to victims to establish primary and secondary payor status; refer victims to other appropriate resources, and promote community awareness. May supervise administrative support staff by providing input toward employee selec­tion, conducting training, assigning and reviewing work, conducting per­formance appraisals and implementing disciplinary actions. Conduct outreach presentations to the public, law enforcement officers and staff of various agencies regarding program objectives and related laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Perform related duties as assigned.

Working knowledge of:

interviewing skills; word processing, database and statistical reporting; oral and written communication skills.

Ability to:

interpret rules, regulations, policies and procedures; elicit information through interviewing and investigative tech­niques; make basic mathematical computations; use tact and good judgment when eliciting information from victims; write concise, logical, grammatically correct correspondence and reports to explain facts and render decisions for program eligi­bility under State law; speak on a one-to-one basis using appropriate vocabulary and grammar; read medical reports, crime reports and legal documents at an interpretative level and apply the information to eligibility cri­teria; effectively interact and work objectively with persons from a variety of social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds; establish and maintain records in a confidential manner; document facts and prepare clear and understandable case notes; establish rapport and gain the trust of others.

Recruiter Contact Information:

Victoria Sheehan - Torisheehan@admin.nv.gov