Qureos Mentor

Salt Lake County

<div>Job Description:
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JOB SUMMARY</b></div><div>
Provides clinical and advocacy services to victims of violent crimes to reduce traumatic impact and increase the victim's ability to participate in the criminal justice system. Provides community services under the direction of the Program Director. Provides administrative services in support of clinical and program functions.</div><div><b>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b></div><div>
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work and be currently licensed as an LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, by the State of Utah.</div><div>
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must successfully pass an initial criminal background check as well as every two years thereafter and continuously meet the requirements of the Bureau of Criminal Information (BCI).</div><div>
Must possess a valid Utah Driver's License to operate either a personal or Salt Lake County vehicle.</div><div><b>
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b></div><ul><li>
Meets with victims of violent crimes, their families, and significant others for initial intake and assessment.</li><li>
Educates victims of violent crimes, their families and significant others by providing information about the purpose and process of court proceedings and their participation in such hearings.</li><li>
Participate in Preliminary Hearings and Trial Preparation meetings with victims, witnesses, their family members and the assigned prosecuting attorney.</li><li>
Attends court hearings with victims of violent crimes, their families and significant others. Explains the court process as it unfolds and responds to questions, concerns and crises as they occur.</li><li>
Maintains contact with victims of violent crimes, their families and significant others throughout the court process</li><li>
Identifies those victims of violent crimes, their families and significant others in a heightened state of crisis. Utilizes therapeutic intervention techniques to reduce the effects of trauma, and makes referrals to other support services as clinically appropriate.</li><li>
Acts as a liaison between the victims of violent crimes, their families and significant others and the assigned prosecuting attorney, advising the attorney of their specific abilities, needs, and desired outcomes.</li><li>
Refers victims of violent crimes, their families and significant others to local resources as needed.</li><li>
Participates in and contributes clinical insight and accurate information regarding the effects of trauma to multi-disciplinary case staffings.</li><li>
Makes appropriate collateral contacts with other agencies serving the same client, coordinating information and services to meet the physical and emotional needs of victims, their families and significant others.</li><li>
Provides community services under the direction of the Program Manager to promote increased community awareness and response to victims of crimes and to provide education and information to community agencies and programs.</li><li>
Provides administrative services and support functions with regard to accurate documentation and record-keeping, participation in unit meetings for the purpose of information sharing, problem solving and receiving direction from the Program Director or designee.</li></ul></div></div>

Social Worker

<div>Job Description:
<div><b>
JOB SUMMARY</b></div><div><b>
This is a Temporary Position</b></div><div>
Provides legal secretarial support to Division staff. Performs highly responsible and confidential secretarial duties and administrative functions.<br>
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<b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b></div><div><b>
This is a Temporary Position</b></div><div>
Two (2) years of professional office clerical experience.<br>
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must successfully pass an initial criminal background check, as well as every two years thereafter, and continuously meet the requirements of the Bureau of Criminal Information (BCI).</div><div></div><div><b><br>
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b></div><div><i>
The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.</i><br>
<i>Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.</i></div><ul><li>
Drafts service contracts for assigned attorneys&rsquo; client agencies.</li><li>
Prepares required documents using written copy, transcription equipment, shorthand notes or other job specific tools. Makes copies for filing system and appropriately distributes originals.</li><li>
Prepares travel/training requests for seminars, conferences, and workshops, and assists in setting appointments for assigned attorneys.</li><li>
Composes correspondence as requested by attorneys, obtains signature, copies documents for distribution.</li><li>
Prepares and maintains case files (electronic record and hard copy); analyzes information in electronic form and hard copy case file to determine action to be taken; prepares appropriate legal documents for review by attorneys and processing of case.</li><li>
Coordinates inquiries from other office divisions, county departments, state agencies, law enforcement agencies, and courts regarding status of attorney work products.</li><li>
Coordinates inquiries from other office divisions, county departments, state agencies, law enforcement and others with Risk Management and Claims Adjusters as required.</li><li>
Receives outside and defense attorneys&rsquo; motions for discovery and reviews case file to determine which documents are to be provided and provides opposing counsel with same.</li><li>
Answers inquiries on case status either by telephone or written correspondence. Provides citizens with written information of what will transpire, including the name of appropriate judge, the address and telephone number.</li><li>
Analyzes information in case file to determine action to be taken. Prepares appropriate legal documents for processing of case.</li><li>
Using county ordinances, state criminal code and wildlife regulation ordinances, transcribes accurately into legal format the charges to be filed.</li><li>
Keeps daily and weekly calendars of appointments, preliminary hearings, trials and pre-trials for prosecuting attorneys; monitors cases so the proper action is taken within the time limits set forth by statute; coordinates with court clerks and checks via on-line computerized access for court-calendar updates.</li><li>
Receives citations from courts and fact-sheets from attorneys and prepares case files and necessary legal documents.</li><li>
Coordinates with courts regarding continued cases and rescheduling of same.</li><li>
Maintains accurate and current case files and performs duties required for maintenance. Assists in the calling of witnesses for notice of hearing, trials, continuations, cancellations, etc., as required.</li><li>
Utilizes legal training and knowledge of office functions by answering telephone inquiries, referring them to the proper attorneys, take messages, greets and gives information to the general public, law enforcement officers, defense attorneys and other governmental agencies.</li><li>
Assists in setting appointments for assigned attorneys.</li><li>
Independently reviews each case file and orders all necessary legal documents from the agencies according to individual cases. Assists attorneys in maintenance of statistics of court appearances, dispositions and transactions involving cases. Accesses information to court calendars and case files in preparation of related statistics.</li><li>
Assists in the review, logging in and routing of all incoming mail, inter-office and county correspondence to assigned attorneys and/or personnel.</li><li>
Obtains information from defendants as to their assets and financial status. Composes and prepares the appropriate order utilizing the statutes. Composes and prepares the appropriate order and submits to judge and opposing counsel.</li></ul><div><b>
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)</b><br>
<b>Knowledge of:</b><br>
<ul><li>General secretarial/clerical procedures and techniques</li><li>Legal terminology</li><li>Office technology systems</li><li>Business English, proofreading, and editing techniques</li><li>Salt Lake County rules, regulations, policies, and procedures</li><li>Criminal justice system</li></ul></div><ul><li>Civil, criminal, and bankruptcy court procedures</li><li>County subdivision approval process</li><li>Word processing systems and equipment</li><li>Legal research</li><li>Salt Lake County Cash Handling policies and procedures</li><li>Filing systems and procedures for various courts, the District Attorney&rsquo;s Office, and outside agencies</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Skills and Abilities to</b><br>
<ul><li>Type accurately at 40 words-per-minute</li><li>Work with computer software related to job-specific duties</li><li>Accurately transcribe dictation from transcriber</li><li>Greet and assist the public in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner</li></ul></div><div><b><br>
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</b><br>
Work duties are performed in a professional office environment.</div>
Additional Information:
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This is a Temporary Position</b></div></div>

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