IDHS Violence Prevention Victim Specialist Job Description - VPI

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Program / Department : Violence Prevention and Intervention - VPI

Classification : Exempt

Revision Date : October 3, 2025

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

Under supervision, assists crime victims by offering a broad range of services, including help with compensation claims, crisis intervention, court support, case status updates, community referrals, and community awareness programs. Performs related duties as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements : Knowledge of :

• ? Victim advocacy.
• ? The criminal justice system and the roles of the participants.
• ? Victim rights under Illinois law.
• ? The effect of trauma and appropriate response techniques.
• ? Dynamics of domestic and / or sexual violence.
• ? Criminal justice record systems.
• ? Appropriate community resources available for crime victims.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

OSHA Category 3 – Involves no regular exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, and tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues are not a condition of employment.

Job Type : Full Time

Benefits : Health, Vision, Dental, PTO

EEO Statement :

The Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that celebrates inclusion and diversity. The PRCC provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, or promotion based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability,

genetic information, pregnancy, or any other basis or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the PRCC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.