Victim Notification Advocate

Job Summary

The Mohave County Attorney’s Office is seeking to hire for a Grant Funded Victim Notification Advocate Position.

Are you looking to work for a place that tackles real issues in our community? Joining our office is a great chance to stand up for justice and make a positive impact. Being part of our team lets you turn your passion for justice into real action, making a difference for the people who need it the most.

301 Pine Street, downtown Kingman, AZ 86401.

The Notification Advocate provides direct services to crime victims by providing information to the crime victim about the criminal justice system, victims' rights and events in the criminal case in which they are a victim. The Notification Advocate prepares and sends notifications to crime victims notifying them of court hearings; continuances of court hearings; plea offers and the crime victims’ right to confer with the prosecuting attorney regarding the plea offer;

change of plea hearings and the crime victims’ right to be present and heard at any proceeding where a negotiated plea will be presented and the Judgment and Sentencing hearing.

To conduct the prosecution of all felony offenses within the County and the prosecution of misdemeanors in the unincorporated areas. Advise law enforcement agencies and the grand jury. Assist crime victims and witnesses. Represent County government and its agencies, and other public agencies.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 6.5 hours accrued bi-weekly (32+ hour employees only)
  • 39 hours of PTO front loaded
  • Regular accrual starts on 7th pay period
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
  • Contribution rate of 12.00%
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Perform work with a greater purpose

Victim Notification Advocate → Salary Range 6 Step 2-8: $15.45 - $18.45/hr.

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Weekends and holidays off.

• Meets and greets the public.
• Receives phone calls and responds to questions concerning department procedures or directs query to an individual or department as appropriate.
• May talk with individuals to gather preliminary information or verify information for various County programs or activities.
• As requested, review work of other staff for conformance to regulations.
• Understands and interprets procedures and practices related to various departmental and assigned programs.
• Assists an office superior by performing routine administrative details including but not limited to sorting and routing department mail, making copies, scanning documents, filing, alphabetizing documents and date stamping incoming documents, maintaining waiting lists for services, maintain program specific databases and spreadsheets.
• Contacts vendors to obtain prices and purchases various supplies and materials.
• Maintains and establishes associated files to include entering information and documents into filing and data systems ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Types forms, letters, reports, and file cards from draft, or rough copy.
• Prepares follow-up correspondence or calls to obtain additional information or to respond to inquiries.
• Prepares standardized reports and statements.
• Processes payments in the database.
• Records attendance and documents notes at required meetings.
• Collects, compiles, and submits data for use in statistical reports, internal operating studies, or policy formulation.
• Meets established deadlines and informs concerned parties of deadlines and appointments.
• Maintains an inventory of materials on-hand and notifies the supervisor when supplies are needed.
• May order supplies as required.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality of information.
• Present and always conduct themselves in a professional manner.
• Always communicate in a courteous and helpful manner as well as clear and concise manner.
• Resolve complaints within scope of information and authority, and/or refer to chain-of-command as appropriate.

• Receives documents via email, mail, or delivery and may scan, copy, file and route as required.
• Collects fees and fines.
• Maintains archived records and keeps storage…