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MyFlorida STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- VICTIM ADVOCATE I - 21010914 in JACKSONVILLE, Florida
STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- VICTIM ADVOCATE I - 21010914
Date: Apr 23, 2024
Location:
JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32202
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Requisition No: 827962
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- VICTIM ADVOCATE I - 21010914
Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC
Position Number: 21010914
Salary: $33,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 05/23/2024
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State Attorney’s Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida
The Office of the State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida (SAO) seeks a knowledgeable, full-time Victim Advocate I to provide specialized victim advocacy, offer services to assist victims of crime as they navigate through the criminal justice system by offering information about programs such as counseling, crime victim’s compensation, restitution, or any other information concerning a victim’s case or rights within Duval County’s Special Victim’s Unit Division.This particular position will also be responsible for maintaining our dedicated internship program and will need to be comfortable in that role, they may assist in other service divisions as needed.
Responsibilities
Promote education about and understanding victims’ rights, both within the SAO and outside of the office.
Act as point-of-contact for crime victims/survivors and liaison for staff and attorneys. Explain to victims/survivors the stages of their case including the purpose of their being subpoenaed and the importance of being available for trial on the date they are to appear
Inform victims/survivors of rights to request, receive restitution, and assist the victim/survivor with documenting financial loss as a direct result of crime to determine appropriate amount
Coordinate with local service providers for victims in need of emergency assistance and other related services
Provide accurate, valid, and complete information to victims/survivors/next of kin (NoK)
Efficiently and compassionately conduct daily victim/NoK interviews as needed by attorneys
Build sustainable relationships of trust and empathy through open and interactive communication with the victim/survivor community
Inform victims/survivors of their constitutional rights under Article I, Section 16 “Marsy’s Law” and Chapter 960, F.S., including but not limited to the right to request court notifications, and/or provide a victim impact statement
Coordinate and deliver the provision of other direct services (such as counseling and/or victim compensation) with other victim advocates and service providers throughout the community
Provide criminal justice system advocacy to victims/survivors and their family members, to include regular in-person office and courtroom meeting, must be comfortable with crowds
Extract, transform, analyze, record, and communicate data and information from SAO case management system
Maintain required statistical data and monthly reports for VOCA
Learn SAO policies, practices, and workflows
Respond to ad-hoc requests for data and reports from all levels of the office
Coordinate all SAO referrals for and follow-up from attorneys and/or support staff
Verify all victim/survivor and affiliated individuals’ contact information
Attend regular victim services training to remain victim-centered and trauma-informed
Serve as the primary point of contact for participating universities with our internship program.
Assist with interviewing and selecting candidates, leading training seminars, and acting as the field supervisor for two interns during their two-semester (Fall-Spring) internship.
Meet with the interns on a bi-weekly basis to discuss learning experiences related to the nine core competencies identified by the Council on Social Work Education.
Create and distribute work calendar/schedules for interns.
Keep the Director of Victim Services informed of any positive or negative issues within the program.
Benefits
Offering an excellent array of benefits to include:
Health insurance (over 80% employer paid)
Basic life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
Dental, vision and supplemental insurance options
Choice of FRS Pension Plan or FRS Investment Plan
104 paid annual leave hours accrued each calendar year
104 paid sick leave hours accrued each calendar year
Thirteen paid holidays per year
One personal holiday per year
Tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalency and experience in the area of criminal justice, social science, counseling, public contact or customer service; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for required experience.
Attend Victim Services Practitioner Designation Training as required by the VOCA Grant
Successfully complete Level II Clearinghouse Background Check
Preferred
Trauma-informed experience in the domestic violence field and familiarity in assisting/empowering survivors and their families
Excellent oral and written communication (especially team-focused), as well as efficient organizational skills
Bachelor’s degree or higher in social work, psychology, or a related field
Must have the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. This includes demonstrating cultural competency and sensitivity to the issues at hand.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Nearest Major Market:Jacksonville