Victim Advocate Grant Funded Position

Come explore the possibilities a career with the City of Colorado Springs can offer!

• Provide immediate on-call crisis intervention and emotional support to crime victims as needed on a 24-hour basis
• Review case reports to identify crime victims and contact the victims to offer services
• Provide high quality and comprehensive follow-up support services for crime victims
• Coordinate the provision of services with other criminal justice and community-based service programs to facilitate a seamless transition for victims
• Ensure that victims are aware of their rights under the Colorado Victim Rights Act
• Assist victims in applying for crime victim compensation when applicable
• Provide information and referrals on resources to crime victims for long-term assistance
• Assist with informing victims of the status of their case through the initial phases of the investigation including the filing of the case by the District Attorneys Office or when a final decision is made by CSPD not to file charges
• Maintain data on victim contacts for tracking and grant reporting purposes
• Assist with grant applications and reports

• Colorado Crime Victim Rights Act and the criminal justice system
• Community resources for crime victims
• Modern office procedures and equipment including computers and supporting software (especially Microsoft Word Excel Access and Outlook)
• Proper English usage grammar spelling and punctuation
• Internet usage
• Strong crisis intervention and teamwork skills

• Conduct field work and provide direct in-person crisis intervention services to victims of violent crime
• Communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with co-workers and with internal and external partners
• Cope with emotional and stressful situations and make sound decisions
• Drive government vehicle at night and during inclement weather

• A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field; preferably criminal justice behavioral science or social science.
• One year of full-time professional experience in a related field.; preferablyworking with victims of a violent crime including crisis intervention experience or specialized training from a law enforcement agency in victim advocacy
• Possess or obtain upon hire and maintain a valid non-probationary Colorado drivers license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges

The following qualifications are not required but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish
• Experience working with victims of violent crime in a criminal justice setting
• Experience that demonstrates a strong knowledge of victims rights and the criminal justice system
• Basic Advocate Certification through Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance

Please contact CSPD Human Resources ator for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1 H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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