Victim Advocate

Primary/Backup handler of an Emotional Support Facility Canine assigned to the Victim Services Unit. Those duties include:

• Attending and passing a qualified Canine Handler Certification course
• Maintaining the canines wellbeing (food grooming veterinarian visits)
• Housing the canine at employees residence on days assigned the canine
• Responding with the canine to traumatic scenes functions with victims of crimes Department and Grant approved presentations/functions and other City Departments.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or GED is required. A degree in Social Work Criminal Justice Counseling Psychology or a closely related field is preferred but not required; two 2 years of experience working or interning/volunteering in the field of criminal justice social work crisis intervention victim advocacy or case management; or any equivalent combination of education experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licensing Certification and Other Requirements:

Possess a valid Arizona drivers license.

Employee Core Beliefs

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the Citys core beliefs throughout their daytoday business and with every customer they come in contact with both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity Work as a Team Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty Solve Problems Take Pride In Excellent Results High Level of Productivity and Being Nice.

Knowledge Skill and Abilities:

• Knowledge of criminal justice system policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of methods and standard practices for Crime Victims Rights assistance and crisis intervention.
• Knowledge of the Arizona Constitutional Amendment giving victims rights.
• Knowledge of case management record keeping practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of community resources available in various situations including social services agencies their locations and their referral acceptance information.
• Skill in communicating both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in using a personal computer and related software.
• Skill in making public presentations.
• Skill in developing and presenting informational and educational programs.
• Ability to be sensitive to the needs of crime victims.
• Ability to establish rapport with people of various ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of victim information obtained in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes.
• Ability to apply logic in a multitasking environment.
• Ability to comprehend and process new information quickly and accurately.
• Ability to perform duties and responsibilities independently.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to maintain records and findings documents correspondence and related files and records.
• Ability to respond to citizen requests in a courteous and effective manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with law enforcement officers community organizations other City employees state and local elected officials and the public.
• Ability to deal with difficult people.
• Ability to listen.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions:

• Work is performed primarily in a standard City office environment and courtroom setting with some exposure to difficult and challenging personal circumstances.
• Possess sufficient personal mobility flexibility and physical reflexes to perform job duties.
• Safely lifts to 20 pounds and can sit and work at a keyboard for an extended period of time.
• Possess capability to reduce exposure to risk in working with hostile resistant and unstable persons.
• Possess clarity of speech and hearing permitting ability to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone in person and in writing.
• Work is performed dealing with crisis situations that require making major decisions involving people resources and property such as safe secure and stable work environment).

Successful candidate will receive a postoffer preemployment background screening to include:

• Drug screening
• Motor vehicle records check
• Criminal background screening

City of Prescott Contact Information

201 N. Montezuma Street Suite 303

Prescott AZ 86301