Victim Advocate-Victim Assistance

ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

VICTIM ADVOCATE-VICTIM ASSISTANCE

DEPARTMENT: Prosecuting Attorney

HIRING RANGE: $26.36-$29.29/hour based on education and position related

experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.

POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAP

BENEFITS OFFERED:

· Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

· FREE Primary Care Health Clinic

· Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program

· Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b

· 14 Paid Holidays Annually

· Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

· Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

HOURS & DAYS OF WORK: Monday 8 - 5 p.m.; Tuesday - Friday 8 - 4 p.m.

LOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Within County (please complete driving page on application)

JOB SUMMARY:

Serves as Victim Advocate for the Victim Assistance Division of the Elkhart County’s Prosecutor’s Office, responsible for providing assistance to victims of crimes as their cases move through the criminal justice system.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

· Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Paralegal Studies or related field; completion of technical specialty programs of 18 months to three years in Criminal Justice

· Working knowledge of community service agencies and ability to determine victims’ needs and make appropriate referrals

· Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of criminal justice system, department policies and procedures, Indiana criminal code and procedures, and related legal terminology

· Pre-employment background check and drug screen

For additional information or to apply, visit www.elkhartcounty.com and click

“Employment Opportunities”

Elkhart County Human Resources

117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526

Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750

APPLICATION ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay: $26.36 - $29.29 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person