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Victim Services Caseworker
What are you seeking in a new position? If you're like many others, doing something meaningful is important to you. How about work/life balance? Affordable healthcare? Comprehensive well-being programs? An excellent retirement plan with significant employer contributions?
If you answered "yes" to these questions, keep reading. You can find it all right here in Pinal County. It might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who cares for and values its people. Pinal County proudly invests in the future of our 2000 employees every day, and we have the best team! We offer a wide range of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are among the best Arizona has to offer! Just take a look:
An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
Dental and Vision Plans
Comprehensive Wellness Program
Quarterly Wellness Challenges
Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
Vaccination Clinics
Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Alternative Work Schedules
Telehealth
Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
Civil Service Leave
Van Pool Options
Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance
Additionally, collaborate with a talented team committed to making Pinal County an outstanding place for residents and staff.
Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.
Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.
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JOB SUMMARY
Provide services to victims of crimes as a caseworker for the Pinal County Attorney's Office (PCAO), including but not limited to advocacy, assistance, information, and special services for victims of crimes in compliance with Arizona statutes and regulations and PCAO policies and procedures under basic supervision.
TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Provide caseworker services to assist victims of crimes, information on the procedures of the criminal justice system, and act as advocate to assure services are offered and resources are available as needed. Provide crisis intervention and direct services, information, and assistance to victims within scope of designated authority.
Educate clients on victim advocacy services and support programs available, act as a liaison with law enforcement and prosecutors, review cases, and determine victim assistance needs.
Provide case management services and explain how the criminal justice system works.
Notify victims of case status, criminal proceedings, trials, court hearings, and case dispositions and explain PCAO programs, procedures, and services for victims regarding the legal process and the rights afforded them under Arizona state law.
Work with courts, court staff and attorneys to ensure victim's rights are not violated.
Maintain statistics and activity logs, document client contacts, and assure the accuracy of the case files.
Create, update, and maintain records of case files and research files using databases.
Perform Case Audits on a routine basis, as directed by your supervisor.
Notify victims of the defendant's court appearances, outcomes and attend court hearings and legal proceedings as needed.
Advise and escort victims to court proceedings and address any concerns they may have.
Maintain the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the County Attorney's Office by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
Perform other related duties as required.
POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Travel to court locations within Pinal County.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK
Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Services, or related field.
One (1) year of social services experience.
Must pass a thorough background investigation.
newly established Arizona Residents must have one
Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work or areas of study related to Victimology.
Certificate of completion of Basic Victims' Rights through Arizona Office of the Attorney General.
Certificate of completion of online Victim Compensation training through Arizona Criminal Justice Commission.
Demonstrated coursework or training in trauma-informed care/services for children and families
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of County Attorney's Office policies and procedures.
Knowledge of state regulations and standards governing the administration of victims' rights laws, including Arizona Revised Statutes A.R.S. §§ Title 13 - Criminal Code and Arizona Attorney General's Office of Victims' Services.
Knowledge of Arizona criminal justice and court systems, procedures, and protocols.
Knowledge of Arizona laws and regulations governing the release of information from law enforcement records.
Knowledge of principles of caseload management, record keeping, and records management.
Skill in interviewing techniques applicable to victim advocacy services.
Skill in interpreting and applying criminal laws to a variety of information, evidence, and other investigative data.
Skill in identifying and assessing victim's needs and adversarial situations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and law enforcement and justice agencies.
Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to interact with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and local agencies.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is sedentary and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires the ability to finger, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Worksite address
florence, AZ, 85179, US
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