STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- VICTIM ADVOCATE I - 21009955

Date: May 20, 2024

Location:

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401

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Requisition No: 829598

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- VICTIM ADVOCATE I - 21009955

Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC

Position Number: 21009955

Salary: $32,760.00

Posting Closing Date: 06/07/2024

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Office of the State Attorney, 15th Judicial Circuit

The State Attorney's Office, 15th Judicial Circuit, is currently accepting applications for a

VICTIM ADVOCATE I.

THIS IS AN AT WILL POSITION.

Applicants should submit a resume and complete the online application process through the State of Florida job site.

Position title: VICTIM ADVOCATE I.

Duties & Responsibilities:

This is a specialized position that is responsible for independent work acting as a liaison between the Assistant State Attorney (A.S.A.) and victims of crimes.

This position is responsible for a wide variety of office duties including but not limited to:

• Establish and maintain effective communication with attorneys and victims in both verbal and written form.

• Provide victims with information regarding their rights under Chapter 960 and the Florida Constitution.

• Inform victims of the stages of the criminal justice process, provide notification of any required appearances/cancellations as well as their right to request restitution and provide assistance to document financial losses and file claims for Victim Compensation.

• Appropriately document all contacts with victims in case notes, case management system and/or in memorandums to the A.S.A. Keep track of all services provided to report to grant providers when appropriate.

• Assess needs of victims and coordination with social services agencies to ensure victims receive needed services.

• Provide other services as needed such as transportation, a separate Pre-Trial waiting area and appropriate translator services as needed or requested.

• Perform any and all duties as required.

  Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required:

• Dependable and routine in-office attendance especially on-time arrival to help ASA prepare victims for court.

• Ability to work weekends on a rotating schedule and occasional approved overtime.

• Efficient typing skills and ability to operate a computer and other office machinery.

• Effective and efficient communication skills and ability to interact professionally with other employees, members of the public and stakeholders.

• Perform quality work within deadlines.

• Ability to read and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Work effectively as a team contributor as well as independently.

• Ability to run the telephone system and respond to calls professionally.

  Salary & Benefits

  Current entry-level annual salary for Support Staff is $32,760.00. This position includes a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Low cost health insurance plan options ($50.00 for individual and $180.00 for family coverage)

• State paid life insurance policy

• Supplemental insurance plans (including dental, vision, hospitalization, etc.) are available at very reasonable cost

• Automatic enrollment in the Florida Retirement System

• Paid State and County holidays

• Paid vacation and sick leave accrued on a monthly basis

• Tuition Waiver program

• Qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

  Minimum Training and Experience:

  A high school diploma or equivalency and experience in the area of criminal justice, social science, counseling, public contact or customer service; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for required experience.

  Physical Demands :

  This position requires normal pushing, lifting and moving of boxes and files up to 25 lbs.

  Any offer of employment would be contingent upon a negative drug screen and must pass background records check and fingerprinting.

  The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

  Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.

  If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Nearest Major Market:Palm Beach

Nearest Secondary Market:Miami