Administrative Special Services II - PPO Advocate

This position of Detroit Police Personal Protection Order Advocate works under the supervision of the Victim Assistance Program Senior Social Worker and is primarily responsible for providing direct services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault within the Detroit Police Department.

Skills and abilities

associated with the provision of customer services; independent and team functioning and ability to communicate with all levels of management is required. Independent travel is required with this position and the hours per day and week are eight (8) and forty (40) respectively.

Employees in this position must maintain a Detroit Police Department Driver’s License and will be driving a Detroit Police Victim Assistance Program vehicle. Employees in this title have no supervisory responsibilities and work in conjunction with the Detroit Police Department Victim Assistance Program, Detroit Police Department Special Victims Unit, and other relevant Detroit Police Department locations.

• Conduct interviews with victims in order to complete all required court forms and provide directives on their rights and responsibilities when applying for a Personal Protection Order.
• Assist in transportation of victims, as needed.
• Inform a victim of the availability of, and assist the victim in obtaining, serving, modifying, or rescinding, a personal protection order.
• Inform a victim of the availability of shelter, safety plans, counseling, other social services, and generic written materials about Michigan law.
• Complete all related case documentation.
• Complete monthly stats, timely.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

The desired candidate must possess one (1) year or more of experience in the area of the applied position and experience working directly with victims. The skills, knowledge and minimum qualifications required for this position are commensurate with a high school education.

The desired candidate must possess a Valid Michigan Driver’s License and maintain a driving record in accordance with Detroit Police Department standards to operate department vehicles.

All Detroit Police Victim Advocates are 100% contractual and exempt from all union affiliations. Employees are employed under the Detroit Police Department Victim Assistance, but are funded under the FY 2023 Supplemental Family Violence Prevention and Services Act Grant.

Special

Note:

This is an at-will appointment, and the candidate selected serves at the pleasure of the Chief of Police. This is a grant funded position, and may be eliminated when the funding ends. Candidates will be required to undergo a full criminal background check prior to execution of contractual agreement or hiring.