Victim Advocate -County Attorney (Prescott)

Yavapai County
Prescott, Arizona United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 25, 2024
  • Salary: $20.60 - $26.26 Hourly USD Hourly
  • Salary Top:26
  • Full Time
  • Legal Services
  • Job Description

    Role

    The County Attorney's office is actively seeking a Notification Advocate to assist victims in exercising their rights by providing written documentation of all scheduled court hearings, including date, time location and purpose. This role involves creating and updating notification letter templates, ensuring they comply with statutes and remain clear and concise. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable to change, and capable of working under strict deadlines.

    Review class specification for Victim Advocate here.

    Major Duties, Responsibilities

    • Assists victims in exercising their rights by providing them written documentation regarding the charges filed against the defendant, all scheduled hearings (date/time/location/purpose), plea agreements, sentencing documents, and post-conviction notification rights.
    • Ensures that all victim-related data is timely and accurately recorded in the case management system.
    • Adheres to statutorily prescribed timelines when providing victims written notification of all court proceedings and outcomes. Facilitates victim input into the criminal justice process by obtaining their thoughts regarding release conditions, contact with the perpetrator, plea offers, sentencing, and the physical, emotional, and psychological impact of their victimization and relaying said information to the prosecutor and the court.
    • Educates victims about their rights and about the criminal justice process.
    • Acts as a liaison between the victim and criminal justice system partners to facilitate communication.
    • Assess the needs of victims and provide information and referrals to social service providers.
    • Ensures proper case management through the thorough, timely and accurate recording of information into the case management.
    • Processes special requests by prosecutors and Victim Advocates regarding the generation and sending of uncommon letters to victims.
    • Participates in the creation and modification of notification letter templates, ensuring compliance with statute and Attorney General’s Office requirements, as well as being clear, concise, and easily understood by victims.
    • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.


    Minimum Qualifications

    Education:
    Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or Social/Behavioral Science or related field.

    Experience:
    A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, preferably in criminal justice, counseling, or social services. An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis.

    Additional Requirements:
    Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

    EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

    Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
    Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

    • 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
    • Annual Leave
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
    • Life Insurance
    • Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
    • Retirement Plans
    • Sick Leave
    • Tuition Reimbursement Program

    ELECTIVE COVERAGE

    • 457 Deferred Compensation Program
    • Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
    • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    • Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

    PLEASE NOTE

    • Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
    • Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
    • Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

    Click here to view our benefits summary.

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Yavapai County
    • Yavapai County

    Yavapai County reflects the history of the old west and the future of the new.  At Yavapai County Government, we care for our community while building upon our legacy.  Guided by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation we uphold these values in our everyday endeavors. 

    Yavapai County is in northcentral Arizona, just north of Phoenix, and is one of the four original Arizona counties formed in 1864.  The County, with approximately 246,191 residents, includes eight incorporated towns and cities:  Prescott (county seat), Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Jerome, Clarkdale, Sedona, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, and the newest municipality Dewey-Humboldt.  The County features some of the most spectacular natural beauty in the American West with a mild climate, four beautiful and distinct seasons, and breathtaking landscapes complete with granite mountains, lakes, and rolling meadows.   

    As a Yavapai County Government employee, you will have the chance to work in one of 37 unique departments, each providing vital services to our community. From law enforcement and healthcare to public works and environmental protection, there is a wide range of career paths to explore. And with opportunities for advancement and professional growth, you can build a long and rewarding career with us.

    We have a workforce of over 1,800 employees who are committed to enhancing the well-being of its residents and cultivating a thriving and vibrant community, making Yavapai County a wonderful place to live, work, and play.

    Whether you're just starting your career or looking for a new challenge and aspire to be part of a vibrant team that values each member, we welcome you to join us in furthering our legacy and making a difference in your community.  Why… because people matter! 

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