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Circuit Court Of Jackson County, Missouri
Vacant Position
Date: 03/14/2022
Posting No.: 2021176
REVISED & REPOSTED
Position Title:Victim SpecialistPosition No.:9021
Department:Family Court Resource Services
Work Location:625 E. 26th Street - Kansas City MO
Work Hours:8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday
Salary:County Paid Position - Non-exempt Grade 113 - $26.98 Hourly

Salary Range For Internal/Rehire Applicants: - Hourly

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS CLICK HERE TO APPLY; INTERNAL APPLICANTS GO TO ESS (The internal application for promotion/transfer may be obtained on the HR ICON on Lotus Notes) Employment Specialist: Amanda RIley. Applicants for clerical positions which require skill testing must be tested for consideration. ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES APPLYING FOR THESE POSITIONS MUST SUBMIT AN INTERNAL APPLICATION FORM TO HUMAN RESOURCES.


Applications must be received by Human Resources no later than 05:00 PM on 03/29/2022

Earliest closing date on: ; Job will remain posted until filled


POSITION PURPOSE AND EXAMPLES OF WORK:

POSITION PURPOSE: To serve as an advocate and provide information, services and support to victims, families or caretakers of juvenile delinquency and oversee planning and activities of victim services including program and policy development.

MAJOR TASK STATEMENTS & REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES (Percentage of Time): (The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job; other tasks may be assigned. The area to which the job is assigned will govern which duties apply. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities, work shift/schedule, facility, or department to meet business and organizational needs as necessary, including, but not limited to the re-assignment of employees and positions, elimination of positions, and opening, moving, or closing of facilities and units.)

40% Provide direct services to crime victims and/or families or caretakers.

30% Responsible for the development, administration, and evaluation of the victim service program. 30% Prepare materials for and conduct victim empathy classes and public speaking regarding victim services. Perform reporting and service coordination duties, and perform related duties as required. SUPERVISION OF: None. May provide supervision to volunteers, or interns.
SUPERVISION BY (Include level of Supervision): Director, Family Court Resource Services provides general supervision.

SERVICE RESPONSIBILITY:
INTERNAL: Family Court and Judiciary staff.
EXTERNAL: Adult crime victims, and/or their families or children who are alleged victims or witnesses of abuse and their families, or caretakers. Staff of partner agencies.

PRIMARY EQUIPMENT, TOOLS & MATERIALS USED: Telephone, computer, keyboard and printer, case history files, victim and case records, and police reports.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

(Education above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required general experience; experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.)

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in any field. Preference given to a applicant with a Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social sciences, social services, or criminal justice.
EXPERIENCE: Two years directly-related experience in advocacy in the family law system (such as domestic violence, child protection agencies, courts, etc.) or related human services area. Some experience in criminal justice field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: (This job description does not include specific physical requirements necessary to perform the job, such as, carrying, standing and lifting. Such requirements vary from position to position and may be determined by the appointing authority)
THE COURT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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