Victim Assistance Coordinator

Are you a motivated, detail-oriented professional ready to launch a rewarding career in public service? The Department of Corrections is currently seeking a Victim Assistance Coordinator to join our dedicated Office of Victim Advocate team. In this vital role, you will advocate for the individual and collective rights of crime survivors, offering guidance, support, and advocacy throughout their journey. If you are a compassionate and self-driven individual with a strong sense of purpose and the ability to work independently, we encourage you to apply. Take the next step in your career, contribute your expertise, and make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

As a Victim Assistance Coordinator, you will play a key role in advancing our mission by providing critical support and advocacy for crime victims. Your responsibilities will include assisting victims with preparing and delivering impact statements before the Pennsylvania Parole Board and the Board of Pardons, offering accompaniment throughout the criminal justice process, and conducting outreach to both survivors and community service providers. You will also connect victims with appropriate resources by referring them to government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private providers that offer counseling, social services, and other forms of support. Additionally, you will inform victims of their legal rights, encourage active participation in the justice process, and prepare petitions on their behalf for presentation to the Parole Board. In this position, you will exercise independent judgment to ensure timely and accurate notifications are made to victims regarding their rights and developments in the post-sentencing phase of offenders' cases.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days per a week after the successful completion of the 6 month probationary period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional social service, counseling, or crisis intervention experience involving crime victim services, one of which must include direct services to crime victims, and a bachelor's degree in sociology, counseling, psychology, or a related area; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes two years of professional social service, counseling, or crisis intervention experience involving crime victim services, one of which must include direct services to crime victims.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be willing and able to work in Dauphin County.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.