Social Worker - Victim Services

NOTE:
This is a provisional full-time position with the current end date of September 30, 2027

Expected starting salary is $34.62 to $46.23. Full salary is $34.62 to $57.83.

Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Individuals who work on the Victim Services team in D&O Community Corrections, per Minnesota Statute 595.02, must complete 40 hours of sexual assault crisis counseling training within six (6) months of employment.

Two years of social service-related experience.

Under the supervision of the Victim Services Program Manager, the Victim Services Advocate will provide direct and indirect services to victims who have been impacted by crime. As a part of this role, the Victim Advocate will be responsible for engaging criminal justice and community partners in promoting a trauma informed and victim centered response. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

• Provides advocacy and support to victims of crime.
• Provides crisis intervention services.
• Drafts restraining orders and assist clients with safety planning.
• Maintains case files in compliance with audit requirements.
• Collaborates with criminal justice and/or community partners to promote a victim centered response.
• Provides after hour’s on-call support to the 24-hour sexual assault crisis line.
• Conducts assessments of needs utilizing various assessment tools.
• Participates in case conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings to meet the needs of victims and survivors.
• Coordinates referrals and resources for victims and survivors.
• Assists in notifications to victims of a perpetrator’s release from jail or prison.
• Assists crime victims in accessing sources for repayment of their property or other financial loss.
• Provides prevention education in community-based settings.
• Conducts general case management services for clients (Safe Harbor only).
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the social sciences
• Knowledge of the principles of social work
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of social and economic problems
• Knowledge of motivating factors of human behavior
• Knowledge of the dynamics of victimization and the root causes of violence
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system, including victim rights
• Knowledge of therapeutic and strength-based approaches
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to victim issues, victim needs
• Knowledge of agency policies
• Knowledge of data practices and confidentiality
• Skilled in verbal communication, public speaking, writing and recording of information and data
• Skill in the use of computers and technology
• Skills in individual and community advocacy
• Ability to understand individual and family needs with empathy and objectivity
• Ability to exercise good judgment in recommending possible solutions for individual and family needs and when utilizing conflict management and advocacy skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, public officials and citizens of the community
• Ability to organize efficiently and keep records systematically
• Ability to work independently and to recognize when supervision is needed
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to serve as a liaison to community resources
• Ability to drive an automobile

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

An Equal Opportunity Employer