Associate Director for Advocacy Services

Employment Application with Victim Advocate Supplemental

 

Nature of Work:  Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, manages the victim/witness advocacy and crisis response programs to include supervising a staff of professional advocates.  Works to develop, coordinate, and strengthen the services available to victims of crime; assists with grant reporting and other financial related duties, engages in community outreach, performs related duties as required or assigned.

 Typical Duties:  Assists the Executive Director; trains, supervises and evaluates victim advocates and the volunteer program coordinator; works with law enforcement, the courts, social and victim services to develop programs responding to the needs of victims; attends trainings and meetings, and serves on committees necessary for the promotion of a coordinated community, law enforcement, and prosecutorial response to crime victims; oversees placement and supervision of student interns assigned to the agency; tracks numbers and demographics of victims served and services provided; inputs data into a software program (DAMION);  participates in the preparation of statistical reports and program evaluations; prepares correspondence and other memoranda; participates in public awareness and outreach activities countywide; addresses community organizations and groups to explain the objectives of the Victim/Witness Program. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

 Considerable knowledge and skill in:

ü      supervisory practices including interviewing and counseling

ü      program development & coordination

ü      grant writing and reporting

ü      community outreach (public speaking)

ü      case management

 

Working knowledge of:

ü      Arizona Criminal Justice System

ü      Arizona Victims’ Rights Act

ü      community resources

ü      the operation of modern office equipment including computers and computer software

ü      business English, spelling, math, punctuation & grammar

ü      file and records maintenance

 Ability to:

ü      While working independently, establish & maintain effective working relationships with other Victim/Witness employees, the general public, and colleagues from other agencies;

ü      follow written & verbal instructions;

ü      communicate effectively verbally & in writing;

ü      deal impartially with individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic & cultural backgrounds.

 Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Criminal Justice or a related field and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in social work, victim/witness advocacy, program coordination and/or development, or community organization is required.  Minimum of three (3) years supervisory and/or managerial experience is also required.  Master’s Degree is preferred.

 Special Requirements:  Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and have reliable transportation; must be available to travel throughout Coconino County; must be available for on-call pager hours; Spanish helpful.

 Salary:  $42,500 - $45,800 yearly.  This is an EXEMPT position; not eligible for overtime compensation.

Open until filled. Email application and resume to pbigwood@coconino.az.gov or drop off at 5200 E. Cortland Blvd, Ste. B-5, Flagstaff, AZ 86004.