Crime Victim Advocate
Sarpy County
Crime Victim Advocate
SALARY
$24.98 - $33.67 Hourly
LOCATION
Papillion, NE
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
01229
DEPARTMENT
Victim Witness
OPENING DATE
04/10/2025
CLOSING DATE
4/24/2025 11:59 PM Central
JOB OVERVIEW
PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT PAID SARPY COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Under the technical direction of the Lead Advocate and the general supervision of the Director or designee, performs a variety of skilled administrative, professional, and technical work requiring considerable responsibility and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist crime victims by explaining and clarifying a vast array of criminal justice information in order to make the court process understandable.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the general public.
Initiate first contact with crime victims, to include scheduling and participating in meetings.
Guide victims through the court processes, to include, but not limited to, depositions, various hearings, trials and sentencing.
Assist prosecutors in preparing victims and witnesses for trials and depositions.
Assist victims with restitution compensations, property retrieval, and other resolutions as it pertains to victimization.
Comply with the Nebraska Crime Victims’ Rights Statue by notifying crime victims of court dates, status of criminal case, and plea negotiations.
Attend court proceedings with victims, and explain process. .
Meet with law enforcement, community leaders, school representatives, etc. to collaborate on protocols for community safety and intervention.
Educate and apply crisis intervention information and techniques to crime victims/ witnesses.
Represent the Victim Witness Unit and participate in community meetings and/ or community task force, including but not limited to, the Child Abuse and Neglect Team and the Sarpy County Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse.
Assist crime victims in obtaining Domestic Abuse or Harassment Protection Orders and accompany crime victims to civil court hearings if possible.
Update and maintain data base on caseload, to include sufficient notes of case events, meetings with victims, etc.
Read, review, and notate police reports and attorney files for documentation of specific case information.
Provide documentation to support staff for the preparation of a hard file and letter notification.
Gain and maintain working knowledge of information on community resources to meet the needs of crime victims.
Keep current with regulatory, professional, and clinical advances.
Report to work with regular, predictable, and consistent attendance.
Peripheral Duties
Serve as a member of various committees as assigned.
Perform other duties as directed and assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree* in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Human Services or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Three (3) years of related experience*.
Successful completion of Victim Advocacy Training.
Bilingual skills preferred but not required.
*Approved education or work experience beyond that required which provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered and substituted for the stated education or experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and court procedures
Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and statutes
Working knowledge of, and ability to apply, current office principles and techniques
Knowledge of, and ability to learn, specialized software and operating systems
Knowledge of, and ability to use, crisis intervention techniques
Ability to work under pressure and/or frequent interruptions
Ability to navigate stressful situations while maintaining composure
Ability to understand and follow exacting verbal and written instructions
Ability to prioritize work and carry out assigned projects to completion
Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing
Ability to maintain and protect confidential and sensitive information and situations
Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public
Ability to balance empathy with objectivity when dealing with victims
Ability to operate equipment including, but not limited to, multiline phone, computer, printer, scanner, copier, and fax
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to sit/remain stationary, talk/hear, and operate/manipulate equipment using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand/be erect, walk/move about, bend reach, kneel, and climb stairs. The employee must occasionally lift, maneuver, and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Required sensory abilities include vision and hearing. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges include close, distance, and color vision as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk (verbal exchange) and hear within normal ranges.
Work is performed indoors in an office setting. Work hours may include evenings, weekends, call-ins, and holidays. Work may be fast-paced when dealing with multiple priorities and time constraints. The noise level is typically moderate.
Employer
Sarpy County
Address
1210 Golden Gate Drive
Papillion, Nebraska, 68046
Phone
402-593-4465
402-593-4487
Website
Crime Victim Advocate Supplemental Questionnaire
*QUESTION 1
Are you a current paid Sarpy County employee?
Yes
No
*QUESTION 2
If you answered YES to the above, please indicate in what County Department you are employed. If you anwered NO, please write 'N/A'.
*QUESTION 3
What level of education have you achieved?
No high School
High School or GED
Some college, No degree
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Advanced Degree
*QUESTION 4
If you have a Bachelor's Degree, in what field is your degree? If you do not have a Bachelor's Degree, please write "N/A".
*QUESTION 5
How many years of related experience do you have?
None
0-1 years experience
1-2 years experience
2-4 years experience
4-6 years experience
6+ years experience
*QUESTION 6
Describe in detail your related experience. If you have no related experience, please write "N/A".
*QUESTION 7
Have you completed Victim Advocacy Training?
Yes
No
*QUESTION 8
Do you speak any other languages besides English? If YES, please describe. If you do NOT speak any other languages besides English, please write "N/A".
*QUESTION 9
Do you have any bona fide work experience with attending court as part of employment?
Yes
No
*QUESTION 10
Describe in detail your work experience with the Courts. If you have none, please write "N/A".
*QUESTION 11
Do you have any experience with using crisis intervention techniques?
Yes
No
*QUESTION 12
Describe in detail your experience with using crisis intervention techniques. If you have none, please write "N/A".
*QUESTION 13
Hours of this position are M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Due to the nature of the position, some weekend/evening may be necessary. Are you able to meet the hours requirement of this position?
Yes
No
*QUESTION 14
The person in the position will occasionally work with and be around a facility dog at Sarpy County. Are you able to meet the requirements of working with and exposure to a facility dog?
Yes
No
*QUESTION 15
Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation?
Yes
No
*QUESTION 16
Are you able to meet the physical demands and work environment requirements of this job with or without accommodation?
Yes
No
*QUESTION 17
This position is subject to a veterans preference. Are you eligible for and requesting a veterans preference?
Yes
No
*QUESTION 18
If you answer yes to claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach to your application, before submission, a copy of your DD214 including page 4 identifying your character of service (and IF disabled, verification of disability from the VA), OR if you are a spouse of a 100% disabled veteran, you must attach a copy of your spouse's DD214, showing character of service, a copy of the veteran's disability verification from the Department of Veteran's Affairs demonstrating a 100% permanent disability rating, and proof of marriage to the veteran; OR if you are a spouse of an active service member, you must attach a copy of your spouse's active service orders and proof of marriage to the active service member. All documents must be attached prior to submission of application. Do you understand this requirement?
Yes
No
N/A - does not apply
*QUESTION 19
Have you included all required attachments to this application (ie required Veterans Preference documents, resume, cover letter) ? Once you click submit, you will not be able to attach documents or edit your application.
Yes
No
N/A - does not apply
* Required Question