State Attorney's Office, 4th Circuit- Victim Advocate I - 21010914 | Jacksonville, FL

The Office of the State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida (SAO) seeks a knowledgeable, full-time Victim Advocate I to provide specialized victim advocacy, offer services to assist victims of crime as they navigate through the criminal justice system by offering information about programs such as counseling, crime victim’s compensation, restitution, or any other information concerning a victim’s case or rights within Duval County’s Special Victim’s Unit Division.

This particular position will primarily assist child and adult survivors of interactionual assault (to include parents and other possible family members) but may assist in other victim service divisions as needed.

Responsibilities Promote education about and understanding victims’ rights, both within the SAO and outside of the office. Act as point-of-contact for crime victims/survivors and liaison for staff and attorneys.

Explain to victims/survivors the stages of their case including the purpose of their being subpoenaed and the importance of being available for trial on the date they are to appear Inform victims/survivors of rights to request, receive restitution, and assist the victim/survivor with documenting financial loss as a direct result of crime to determine appropriate amount Coordinate with local service providers for victims in need of emergency assistance and other related services

Provide accurate, valid, and complete information to victims/survivors/next of kin (No K) Efficiently and compassionately conduct daily victim/No K interviews as needed by attorneys Build sustainable relationships of trust and empathy through open and interactive communication with the victim/survivor community Inform victims/survivors of their constitutional rights under Article I, Section 16 “Marsy’s Law” and Chapter 960, F.

S. including but not limited to the right to request court notifications, and/or provide a victim impact statement Coordinate and deliver the provision of other direct services (such as counseling and/or victim compensation) with other victim advocates and service providers throughout the community Provide criminal justice system advocacy to victims/survivors and their family members, to include regular in-person office and courtroom meeting, must be comfortable with crowds Extract, transform, analyze, record, and communicate data and information from SAO case management system Maintain required statistical data and monthly reports for VOCA Learn SAO policies, practices, and workflows Respond to ad-hoc requests for data and reports from all levels of the office Coordinate all SAO referrals for and follow-up from attorneys and/or support staff Verify all victim/survivor and affiliated individuals’ contact information Attend regular victim services training to remain victim-centered and trauma-informed Benefits Offering an excellent array of benefits to include: Health insurance (over 80% employer paid) Basic life insurance policy (100% employer paid) Dental, vision and supplemental insurance options Choice of FRS Pension Plan or FRS Investment Plan 104 paid annual leave hours accrued each calendar year 104 paid sick leave hours accrued each calendar year Thirteen paid holidays per year One personal holiday per year Tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems Requirements 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. Attend Victim Services Practitioner Designation Training as required by the VOCA Grant Successfully complete Level II Clearinghouse Background Check Preferred Trauma-informed experience in the interactionual violence field and familiarity in assisting/empowering survivors and their families Excellent oral and written communication (especially team-focused), as well as efficient organizational skills If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at -xyz X 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 -xyz X). 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. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.

Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.