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Job description
Volunteer Victim Services Coordinator
Position provides direct assistance and services to victims or witnesses of crime. The volunteer, after successfully completing the required training, is contacted on an on-call basis to provide intervention, services, referral sources, and comfort to victims of crime. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of the needs of crime victims, intervention techniques, and referral sources, as well as protocol and procedures. The volunteer exercises judgment in analyzing facts or circumstances surrounding specific case issues. Discretion is required in the application of policies, procedures, and guidelines in selection of appropriate resources for use in meeting the immediate, non-medical needs of the victim(s). The decision made by the volunteer effect the work of the department. The volunteer is under supervision of the PCSO Volunteer Services Coordinator and the Victim Services Coordinator. No deviation from standard, established intervention processes is acceptable without prior approval. Volunteer must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Any combination of formal training, certification and life experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position will be acceptable.
Minimum Requirements To Perform Work:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.; must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age, a United Stated citizen or legal resident.
Must possess a valid Driver's License. Arizona Driver's License preferred
Must have transportation
Must possess proof of current auto insurance, at all times
Must be certified through the PCSO Victim Service Training Course
Must successfully pass and complete background examination, as well as a Truth Verification Exam CVSA.
Must complete oral interviews
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
This is a voluntary unpaid position.
Upon review and approval of your application, you will be contacted for an oral board interview.
Commitment of one year of service for volunteers
Commitment of one semester for interns
Commitment of a minimum of 16 volunteer hours per month, on average
Commitment to attend ongoing meetings, in-service training and education workshops.
On-call status with respect to your hours of availability and location
Travel to the location of crime victim(s)
May be witness to stressful situations
Notice To Applicants:
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).
Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.
Worksite address
florence, AZ, 85179, US
Who can apply
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