Victim Support Program Coordinator
Full Time
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Posted
Job description
Posting Date
04/17/23
Application Deadline
04/24/23
Pay Range
Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$24.05 - $28.29 - $32.53 - $41.00
The expected ENTRY pay range for this position based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $24.05 to $26.40.
This position is non-exempt under the FLSA.
What We Offer
We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance.
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Job Type
Classified – Judicial JMR
Department
D270 Juvenile Probation
About the Position
The Victim Support Program Coordinator manages the notification process to victims to ensure that case notifications are being properly forwarded to provide compliance regarding victim rights. Additionally, they meet with Victims who request personal contact to discuss the harm that juvenile delinquency has caused, review rights, and communicate their desires.
ABOUT THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT:
The Juvenile Probation Department of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing innovative and efficient juvenile justice services grounded in evidenced-based practices and research. These services improve the safety of our community, hold youth accountable through developmentally appropriate orientation, and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Join our Juvenile Probation Department in its mission to promote public safety through positive change as we connect youth to the community and provide opportunities that are delivered with fairness, dignity, and respect.
The Juvenile Probation Department of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing innovative and efficient juvenile justice services grounded in evidenced-based practices and research. These services improve the safety of our community, hold youth accountable through developmentally appropriate orientation, and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Join our Juvenile Probation Department in its mission to promote public safety through positive change as we connect youth to the community and provide opportunities that are delivered with fairness, dignity, and respect.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in justice studies, social work, psychology or a closely related field
Experience:
- 2 (two) years of case management experience with justice-involved populations or victims
Our Preferred Candidate has
:
- Experience advocating in a Justice or Social Work setting
- Ability to speak and read Spanish
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Court Processes
- Supervisory practices and principles
Skill in:
- Using specialized court databases such as iCIS and GMAN
- Supervising and evaluating assigned staff and coordinating the work of subordinates
- The use of computer applications, including email, spreadsheets, databases and word processing software
- Decision making by considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and choosing the most appropriate one
- Verbal de-escalation
- Report writing and maintaining accurate case documentation
- Testifying in a court setting
Ability to:
- Work independently
- Use effective time management skills to handle multiple tasks at one time with numerous interruptions in a high volume, fast paced environment
- Diffuse emotionally charged individuals so they may focus on remedies available through juvenile court processes
- Think critically, be accurate, organized and have attention to detail
- Communicate information and ideas in English, both orally and in writing, so others will understand in a way that is appropriate to the needs of the audience
- Establish healthy and productive working relationships with others
- Preserve and protect the confidentiality of all Court information and victims
ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS
(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)
- Ensures that victims’ rights are being complied with by performing the appropriate case notification(s)
- Coordinates and participates in the development and implementation of policies to enhance the County’s economic position in relation to the assigned program
- Prepares daily/monthly any aggregated reports
- Ensures that program goals and requirements are met in a timely manner
- Compiles information and resources, performs studies and completes research projects to further the programs objectives and goals
- Coordinates the activities of the Victim Support Program with other areas as appropriate
- Responsible for management of any Victims’ Rights alternative funding agreements, grants, and other special projects
- Develops and oversees appropriate training for unit staff to take over initial functions of the Victim Support Program
- Acts as a resource to the community by interpreting and disseminating data collected regarding the Victim Support Program
- Performs supervisory duties for program support staff
- Serves as a member of the Juvenile Probation Department Management Leadership Team
Working conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak clearly and hear; see details of objects that are less than a few feet away; sit for long periods of time; stand, walk, use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally push, pull or lift up to 20 pounds.
Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County. This position may be reassigned to other locations. Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.
Additional Information
Attention Current Maricopa County Employees: As of 1/1/2022, the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County formalized itself as a separate entity and employer from Maricopa County.
Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.
Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.
All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant.
Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County. This position may be reassigned to other locations. Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.
The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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