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Victim Assistance SpecialistMaricopa County • Phoenix, AZ, United States
Victim Assistance Specialist

Victim Assistance Specialist

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Posting Date

10 / 30 / 25

Application Deadline

11 / 04 / 25

Pay Range

$20.50 - $ 33.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

County Attorney

About the Position

Crime victims deserve the opportunity to receive supportive assistance, and you can help by becoming a Victim Assistance Specialist in our office!

As a Victim Assistance Specialist, you will provide supportive services to crime victims, assisting them at hearings and coordinating with attorneys, victim advocates, and staff members to provide valuable assistance throughout the criminal justice process. You will be responsible for legal clerical work, notification of court-related events, and direct victim assistance for the Victim Services Division.

You have a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others! Join us today!

About Us

We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. We are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victim' services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. The dedicated professionals at MCAO play a critical role in keeping our community safe and are committed to doing the right things for the right reasons. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today and join our team!

Proud To Offer

  • Work with a greater purpose
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Exceptional work-life balance
  • Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
  • Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
  • Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
  • Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
  • Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
  • Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

NOTE : The Maricopa County Attorney's Office requires a thorough background check of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Drug testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and prior to placement.

We Require

  • Three years of experience performing clerical or customer service duties preferably in a legal setting
  • High school diploma or GED
  • A combination of post-secondary education may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
  • Must currently possess and have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Driver's License at time of hire
  • We Also Value

  • Bilingual skills in English and Spanish
  • Job Contributions

  • Works directly with crime victims
  • Act as a liaison between the victim, the assigned advocate and the prosecutor
  • Provide notifications and short notice of hearings, confer with victims and communicate the victims' responses to the advocate and / or prosecutor
  • Provide basic resources and referrals to crime victims
  • Attend hearings with crime victims to provide factual information or moral support
  • Coordinate meetings
  • Provide basic or limited crisis intervention
  • Collect, assemble, organize, and maintain restitution information and case files
  • Coordinate with attorneys, victim advocates, and staff members to directly assist victims and / or obtain restitution information from victims and prepare required paperwork for court
  • Review and determine the sufficiency of restitution information
  • Monitor the progress of restitution requests
  • Maintain a database of contacts and phone numbers for business and insurance victims
  • Redact and scan restitution documents into the data system as required
  • Develops and maintains positive and productive working relationships with co-workers and crime victims using principles of good customer service
  • Work in the presence of or with a trained canine that comforts victims
  • Responsible for submitting timely monthly reports to the assigned supervisor
  • All case management activities are recorded and entered in PbK
  • Refer and / or hand off any emotionally charged or mental health-related victims to an Advocate
  • May have an opportunity to shadow advocates to gain insights into their role (or responsibilities) within the criminal justice system
  • Working Conditions

  • Requires travel to and from job-related locations during the course of a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County or private vehicles used on County business
  • Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • Requires long periods of sitting / standing at the desk / computer
  • Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and perform duties at 90% accuracy
  • Ability to travel to and from various county locations for meetings and trainings, utilizing personal or county vehicle
  • Ability to lift / carry / move items weighing up to 25 pounds
  • Exposure to graphic and violent materials
  • Selection Procedure

    Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

    Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

    Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

    Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

    Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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