Victims Services Advocate Jobs

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

Conduct assessments for client needs and develop an individualized service plan to support clients with safety planning, goal setting and psychoeducation.

Assist with applying for public benefits, employment, medical care, return of personal property and short- and long-term coordination of such services.

Minimum of two years of relevant experience.

Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Complete risk-assessments for minor victims of human trafficking and youth at-risk of human trafficking that are referred to Safe Harbour.

Minimum of one year's experience in the human services field, some experience should include working with victims/witnesses.

NC Victim Service Practitioner Certification preferred but not required.

Assists with applications for victim's compensation and Domestic Violence Protective Orders.

Makes referrals and provides case information to other agencies as needed.

Coordinates and supplements victim assistance, as needed, with the Pitt County Victims Advocate.

Prepares presentation materials to effectively educate the public on victim and witness needs, rights, and services.

Minimum 1 year work experience.

Great communication and problem solving skills

Full range of benefits including Health, Dental and Vision with HSA Employer Contributions and Dependent Care FSA Employer Match.

Advancement opportunities, professional skills training, and tuition Reimbursement

Handle various communication channels with providers, including inbound and outbound provider calls which involve researching, resolving, and documenting issues.

Analyze data and determines if CareCentrix claims processing guidelines have been followed correctly by researching plan, eligibility, and patient authorization information.

Minimum of one year's experience in the human services field, some experience should include working with victims/witnesses.

NC Victim Service Practitioner Certification preferred but not required.

Assists with applications for victim's compensation and Domestic Violence Protective Orders.

Makes referrals and provides case information to other agencies as needed.

Coordinates and supplements victim assistance, as needed, with the Pitt County Victims Advocate.

Prepares presentation materials to effectively educate the public on victim and witness needs, rights, and services.

AND one (1) year of social services case management or criminal justice system experience;

Knowledge Of Or Experience With

Employer Paid Benefit Offerings Include

Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:

Three years experience in a related field to Criminal Justice and Social Services.

Excellent County benefit package when eligible.

Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilities

Promote community awareness of interpersonal violence and substance abuse as community problems and community responsibilities to prevent

Ability to track and manage time effectively

Lived experience with some of the challenges to well-being in the community

Ensure a person-centered response and access to community resources

Host community awareness and outreach activities

Experience in program planning and development, conducting education and trainings, and knowledge of forensic sexual assault care is a plus.

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)

New York State License as a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)

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Preference for experience in digital forensics and social media investigations.

Training and experience in interviewing techniques and experience investigating child-related cases is preferred.

Must also have sound research and presentation skills, as well as maturity and diplomacy in communicating with others.

This Position Also Includes An Excellent Benefits Package

Work as a team member with prosecution unit attorneys to assist in assessing cases and determining what assistance can be provided.

Coordinate administrative details of witness interviews, evidence collection, and personal arrangements for required out-of-town travel.

Manage assigned member caseload via high-touch advocacy model with a focus on elevating the member experience and promoting engagement.

Apply strong knowledge of HIPAA regulations

Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs

Experience in billing, insurance, healthcare or legal environments a plus

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Multiple Health Plan Options, including a 100% Employer Paid Benefit Options

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position.

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

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Experience analyzing regulations on victims’ rights to obtain restitution, representation and other eligibilities for witnesses of crime.

Experience synthesizing priorities and resource needs for victims to respond to barriers to participation in the judicial process.

Experience analyzing regulations on victims’ rights to obtain restitution, representation and other eligibilities for witnesses of crime.

Experience synthesizing priorities and resource needs for victims to respond to barriers to participation in the judicial process.

Experience serving as a first responder to victims to provide advocacy to those experiencing manifestations of trauma as symptoms of victimization.

Experience providing training through oral communication to effectively reconcile victims’ needs and express victim-centric approaches to witness interactions.

Knowledge of existing national and international resources pertaining to victim's advocacy.

Ability to assess needs following trauma experiences.