Reference #: 4360214 THE POSITION Are you looking for an opportunity to advocate for crime survivors? The Office of Victim Advocate (OVA) is looking for a well-organized, talented individual to join their ranks as a Victim Assistance Coordinator. You will serve as a victim service professional under the direct supervision of the Victim Assistance Director. Victim Assistance Coordinators are professional victim advocates who advocate for the rights and needs of crime survivors and collaborate with other service providers who share similar missions. The desired applicant will have experience providing trauma-informed victim services and the ability to manage stressful situations. We are seeking a compassionate advocate with the ability to work independently and professionally respond to the needs of crime survivors.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Victim Assistance Coordinator, you will perform numerous advocacy functions in support of the OVA mission including, but not limited to, assisting crime victims to provide comments before the Pennsylvania Parole Board and/or the Board of Pardons, providing accompaniment throughout the criminal justice process, providing outreach information to crime survivors and local community service providers, and providing referrals to government, non-profit, and private organizations providing counseling, social service, and other support services to victims of crime. In this position, you will also advise crime victims of their rights, support their involvement in the process, prepare petitions for the victim advocate on behalf of victims for the presentation to the Pennsylvania Parole Board, and generally advocating on behalf of crime victims.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment (37.50-hours per week) Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time upon completion of probationary period. You must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 60 or 65. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $56,900.00 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 have two (2) or more years of social service, counseling, or crisis intervention experience. You must have one (1) or more years of experience providing direct service to crime victims. You must have completed at least eight (8) hours of training in victim's related service delivery. You must have experience dealing with victims in crisis situations. You must have completed at least eight (8) hours of training in crisis intervention. You mus have experience working in the criminal or juvenile justice system. You must have telephone hotline experience. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirement: You must pass a background investigation. 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. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). 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.