Victim Assistant; Spanish Speaking

Victim Assistant (Spanish Speaking)

Provo City is looking for a full-time contract Victim Assistant to provide paraprofessional liaison work assisting victims of violent crime through social services and the legal system. This is a grant‑funded, contract position for a minimum duration of 1 year; however it is expected to continue beyond one year based on funding.

Pay Rate: 24.25–33.43 USD per hour (depending on qualifications). Provo offers a language incentive pay of $50–150 monthly upon successful completion of a language knowledge and proficiency test. Additional benefits include employer‑paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching; paid leaves (vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, parental); educational assistance; and other perks.

• Assist and support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, other crimes against persons, and violent crimes.
• Collect information and assist victims in filling out reports, orders of protection, and other documents.
• Advise victims and next‑of‑kin of available resources and programs.
• Coordinate services of various agencies and programs on the victim’s behalf to enhance safety and facilitate offender accountability.
• Assist victims and children through court procedures, including informing them of court dates, case status, scheduling appointments, assisting in preparation of trial testimony, and providing support.
• Testify in court as needed and provide recommendations to the court on reparations and restitution.
• Conduct research and collect statistics on violent crimes in Provo City.
• Attend daily police briefings. Notify next‑of‑kin in cases involving death. Perform other related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• One year of experience in crisis intervention, victim assistance, law enforcement, social services, or related field.
• Valid, lawful driver’s license.
• Oral and written fluency in Spanish.

• Full‑time, 40 hours per week.
• Part of an on‑call rotation providing after‑hours responses one week per month.

• Applications reviewed in the order received; first screening on June 29, 2026.
• Must meet minimum qualifications.
• Selected candidates must pass drug screen and criminal background check.
• Unsatisfactory drug screen results disqualify for a minimum of six months.

Provo City is an equal‑opportunity employer. The City provides Equal Employment Opportunity under the law to all applicants and employees regarding all terms and conditions of employment regardless of sex, race, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristics. Provo City also adheres to Federal and State anti‑discrimination law and will make reasonable accommodations during the application, selection, and employment process for individuals with disabilities unless those accommodations impose an undue hardship on the City.