Job Description
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Job Description: POSITION OBJECTIVES
This position is responsible for assisting the coordinator in the day-to-day operation of the Victim Advocate Program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Those functions actually required to perform this position, the removal of which would fundamentally change the job. These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
•Assists in providing services twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week.
•Work may involve night work and weekend work while working alone.
•Provides aid in utilizing service agencies for assistance with emergency needs such as food, clothing, shelter, transportation, etc.
•Provides assistance in filing all paperwork for injunctions for protection, victim impact statements and victim compensation forms.
•Provides emotional support during medical, criminal justice procedures and law enforcement matters.
•Provides criminal court orientation, support and advocacy from the initial call through the judicial system until final disposition of the case.
•Provides transportation to court interviews, depositions, pre-trial hearings, trials and sentencing.
•Provides death and injury notifications in cases of domestic violence, homicides, accidents and other types of deaths and injuries.
•Maintains a database of community resources.
•Provides other services not specifically listed as directed by the Coordinator.
•Performs related work as required. These additional duties may be representative of tasks typically performed by those in a lesser or more advanced job grade.
This position is part of the City's Emergency Management Team and, as such, shall be expected to perform all duties that are assigned during an emergency management operation. Any additional compensation, above the normal weekly salary, shall be outlined by the City Manager in the City's Emergency Management Activation and Emergency Declaration. Failure to appear to perform emergency management assignment and to work assigned shifts as scheduled by the City's Emergency Management Director or individuals designated by the City Manager to assign such functions will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
(There are no formal supervisory duties required under this position.)
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
•High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
•Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
o Eligible for state certification as a Victim Services Practitioner
o Must have a valid Florida Driver's License
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•Ability to read, analyze, and interpret work related documents.
•Ability to respond to various parties in a courteous and professional manner, regardless of the circumstances.
•Ability to effectively present information in written and oral format to individuals and small or large groups.
•Ability to write correspondence, memos, and other documentation in Standard English text.
•Ability to comprehend and apply principles of mathematical concepts related to this position.
•Ability to identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions that are in accordance with laws, ordinances, and established principles.
•Ability to follow and interpret instructions furnished in written and oral format.
•Ability to work with extremely confidential correspondence.
•Must be comfortable working with all segments of society, particularly individuals or families facing tragedy and the demands they might place on the advocate.
•Must have an extreme tolerance and ability to view scenes of death, natural and unnatural, and wounded individuals.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
•While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms, to talk and hear.
•The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
•The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
•Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
•May need to drive from time to time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•The work environment includes those typical of an Office setting.
•This position is subject to drug testing.
Compensation Details:
Hourly Pay: $17.70
Please note that the City of Port Orange is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace which extends preference to Veterans. Those applicants who wish to claim Veteran's Preference must provide a DD214 or other supporting documentation that identifies service dates and character of service. The City of Port Orange collects social security numbers only in accordance with General Administrative Code 1-42 Social Security Number Collection Policy. To view the entire policy please click on the link: . Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Work alone, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,