Mesa County
DIRECTOROFVICTIMSERVICES
“DIRECTOR OF VICTIM SERVICES at Mesa County. Skills: Victim services, Staff supervision, Community outreach. Plan Victim Services Unit work. Direct Victim Services Unit work”
Industry & Context.
Lifting up to 25 pounds, Exposure to gruesome images, Exposure to disturbing images, Exposure to sexually explicit images, Exposure to reports of assaults, Exposure to reports of murders, Exposure to physical abuse, Exposure to verbal abuse, Exposure to sexual assaults, Exposure to child abuse
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, sociology or related field, 3 years related experience with supervisory responsibility, Driver's license
What You'll Do.
Plan Victim Services Unit work
Direct Victim Services Unit work
Supervise Victim Services Unit staff
Lead program growth and development
Ensure adequate staffing and resources
Direct staff workflow
Coordinate staff workflow
Serve on executive leadership team
Communicate with law enforcement partners
Communicate with court staff
Communicate with local agencies
Communicate with statewide agencies
Communicate with general public
Respond to requests for service
Respond to complaints
Maintain limited caseload of high priority cases
Contact victims of VRA crimes
Assist witnesses in preliminary hearings
Assist victims in preliminary hearings
Assist witnesses in motions hearings
Assist victims in motions hearings
Assist witnesses in jury trials
Assist victims in jury trials
Accompany victims to meetings
Liaise with District Attorneys
Explain legal system to victims
Explain legal procedures to victims
Provide referrals to victims
Maintain knowledge of VALE funds
Maintain knowledge of Mandated costs funds
Keep accurate records of expenses
Maintain knowledge of Victim's Compensation Fund Board process
Maintain knowledge of Victim's Compensation Fund Board procedure
Maintain knowledge of Victim's Compensation Fund Board standards
Attend in-house meetings
Attend out-of-workplace meetings
Attend related conferences
Monitor victim/witness rights legislation
Provide education on Victim Rights Amendment
Provide training on Victim Rights Amendment
Provide training on best practices for serving victims
Provide training on trauma informed approaches
Provide training on VRA to law enforcement
Provide training on VRA to Victim Advocate Program
Provide training on VRA to other agencies
Provide training on crime specific topics
Supervise Victim Service Manager
Supervise Victim Specialists
Supervise Restitution Coordinators
Supervise VALE/Crime Victim’s Compensation Coordinator
Supervise other services support staff
Review job performance of employees
Evaluate job performance of employees
Ensure staff engagement with VALE board
Ensure staff engagement with Victim’s Compensation board
Prepare presentations at civic organizations
Make presentations at social organizations
Promote awareness of crime victim services
Serve as District Attorney representative
Provide program services to other agencies
Identify relevant community organizations
Determine need for DA Office representative
Oversee Victim Witness Assistance Program administration
Ensure compliance with federal regulations
Ensure compliance with state regulations
Ensure compliance with local regulations
Communicate clearly and effectively
Communicate in writing clearly and effectively
Maintain confidentiality
Maintain knowledge of available grants
Maintain knowledge of grant time frames
Oversee grant applications
Ensure compliance with grant requirements
Ensure compliance with reporting obligations
Perform other related duties
Demonstrate professionalism during adversarial dealings
Demonstrate composure during adversarial dealings
Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills during adversarial dealings
Demonstrate professionalism when reviewing criminal case information
Demonstrate composure when reviewing criminal case information
Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills when reviewing criminal case
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Executive leadership team; Law enforcement partners; Court staff; Local agencies; Statewide agencies; District Attorneys
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication; Public presentations
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