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Job Title: 20260099 Outreach Victim’s Advocate

Department: Public Safety

Division: Collaborative Services

Location: City of Longmont

Employment Type: Regular Full-time with Benefits

Salary: $30.65 - $34.06/hour

Schedule: Varied hours, Shift-work. Some evenings and weekends required.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Application Instructions: 

APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS

Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible.

Job Description: 

Under general supervision, the Outreach Victim Advocate provides on scene crisis intervention, advocacy and assistance to victims, witnesses, and survivors of violent and non-violent crimes in the City of Longmont.

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for initial and follow up contact with victims, victim's family members, and/or witnesses.
• Provides assistance and guidance to victims in understanding and coping with their situations and contacting parties who may be of assistance to victims, including, but not limited to, friends, family, healthcare professionals, law enforcement officers or legal counsel.
• Reads and interprets police reports. Makes appropriate referrals to community-based resources/services to address any identified needs. Provides emergency support services such as developing a safety plan or addressing immediate safety needs.
• Act as liaison between victims and witnesses, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, social service agencies, and offices of the courts. Coordinates meetings and may attend with victims to provide necessary support. Provides explanations of victim rights and factual updates of the investigation and criminal proceedings.
• Assist victims and their families with victim compensation and financial assistance applications, appeals, restitution, or other civil remedies.
• Maintain statistical data for grant reporting and prepare case reports.
• Research and compile lists of applicable community resources available to victims. Develop and maintain information packets for victims.
• Provides training and guidance to volunteer victim advocates on policies, procedures, liability, and safety issues. Assist volunteers with caseloads as needed.
• As assigned, represent City of Longmont – Public Safety on boards, committees, and task forces related to or pertaining to domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and others.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work are required as part of this position. Participation in a rotating weekend schedule is expected.
• Performs essential duties and additional tasks in a manner which enhances City Attributes

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services related field required. 
• Two years’ experience in victim advocacy preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License and a good driving record.

Working Environment: 

Duties are performed in an office setting within the Police Department, but also include responding to on-scene call outs to provide crisis intervention to crime victims. Requires the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Requires the ability to work cooperatively with crime victims, Police Officers and other Police personnel, citizens, local service providers and non-profits. Requires problem solving, performing detailed work, and handling multiple concurrent tasks. Work will require flexibility including irregular work hours.

There will be frequent walking, sitting, standing, light lifting and carrying up to 15 pounds. Requires ability to safely operate a vehicle when responding to on-scene call outs. Work requires the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Parental and Caregiver Leave, Sick, Vacation at start of employment, Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition Assistance.

Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.

Selection Process: 

The selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview, background investigation, criminal background check, and substance screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

The City of Longmont is an equal opportunity employer. The City affirms its commitment to diversity and to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment.

The City will not discriminate against any person in recruiting, examining, appointing, hiring, training, placement, termination, layoffs, recall, transfer, leave of absence, promoting, compensating, retaining, disciplining, or any other personnel action on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, except when any of these categories constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification (i.e., an actual qualification for performing a job).

If you need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make arrangements.

Additional Information: 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
ALL CITY OF LONGMONT FACILITIES ARE SMOKE FREE

How to Apply: 

An ONLINE APPLICATION is required. This job is Open Until Filled. The online application process is available for this position on our website at .

Resumes will be accepted in lieu of the full City Application; however, they must be submitted via the City application site for consideration.

Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible.

For more information, call Master Police Officer Ryan Douglas in the Hiring Unit @ (303) 651-8512 or via email @ ryan.douglas@longmontcolorado.gov

Mission StatementsFire: "The mission of Longmont Fire Services is to serve our community by protecting life, property, and the environment through preparation, prevention and response."Police:Our commitment is to work in partnership with our residents in creating and preserving exceptional public safety for those who live in, work in, or visit our community. This commitment is reflected in our mission statement:"To protect and to serve with integrity and professionalism in partnership with the people of Longmont."

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