Clerical Assistant I - Victim Services- Part Time

Full Hiring Range: $15.90 – $19.87 hourly 

Anticipated Hiring Rate $ 19.67

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Clerical Assistant I – Part-Time
Job Summary:
Reads and interprets police reports. Maintains statistical data for grant reporting; prepares reports documenting casework. Responsible for initial and follow up contact with victims, victim's family members and/or witnesses. Assists victims in understanding and coping with their situations and contacting pertinent parties such as friends, family, health care professionals, law enforcement officers, attorneys, and service providers. Makes appropriate referrals to community-based resources/services to address any identified needs. Provides emergency support services such as developing a safety plan or addressing immediate safety needs. Acts as liaison between victims and witnesses, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, social service agencies, and offices of the courts. Coordinates any necessary meetings and may attend with victims to provide necessary support. Provides explanations of victim rights and factual updates of the investigation and criminal proceedings. Research and compiles list of community resources available to victims. Develops and maintains information packets for victims. Provides training and guidance to volunteer victim advocates and victim advocate interns on policies, procedures, liability, and safety issues. Assists volunteers with caseloads as needed. May be required to work weekends, and holidays. Will be required to work on call. Performs other duties as assigned. Under general supervision, provides on-scene crisis intervention, advocacy and assistance to victims, witnesses, and survivors of criminal or non-criminal crimes.
Note: This position is grant funded and is expected to last two or more years.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills:
• High school diploma or GED; two years' experience in victim advocacy. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly desired.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Knowledge of the State of Colorado criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and goals of the city of Greeley and the department. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of crisis intervention.
• Knowledge of current community-based services/resources available to crime victims and ability to assist victims with appropriate resources.
• Skill in intervening in crises, assessing victims' needs and applying appropriate resources. Skill in assisting victims in applying for restitution, victim compensation, and other financial assistance.
• Skill in sensitivity to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce and populations served.
• Ability to establish boundaries on the job and with the community served to include being honest, ethical, and maintaining assigned roles and responsibilities.
• Ability to comprehend and apply standards and guidelines of victim advocacy including the National Organization of Victim Assistance code of ethics and the Colorado State Constitution for Victims Rights.
• Ability to interpret, understand and apply applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to prepare reports documenting casework.
• Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, data base management, spreadsheet applications and electronic mail.
• Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences. Ability to provide factual case updates to victims in an accurate an