Victim Advocate
Listed on 2026-06-29
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Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Government Administration, Child Protection -
Government
Human Services/ Social Work, Government Administration
Location: Columbia
Under the supervision of the Victim Services Supervisor provide a full range of services to crime victims and coordinates; implements; and monitors all aspects of victim services within his/her judicial circuit; provides Victim Awareness Training to Department staff; supports the Office of Victim Services with various trainings; serves as the local victim services representative for SCDPPPS in collaboration with community partners;
conducts and promotes outreach efforts on behalf of SCDPPPS victim services; promotes the agency victim services programs; represents SCDPPPS, OVS in inter- and intra-agency victim services efforts. Travel is required in judicial circuits with multiple counties. Some overnight travel may be required.
A high school diploma and related experience. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required related experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Will be required to obtain Victim Services Provider Certification.
An associate’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, education, counseling or other social/behavioral science and two years’ experience in related work. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for related work experience.
Please note:
This is an entirely on-site, in-office position.
SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE.
Please complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the minimum qualifications for the position.
SCDPPPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is committed to maintaining a workforce that is free of unlawful discrimination, including harassment on the bases of race, color, national origin, religion, age (40+) or disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity).
THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR POLICE OFFICER RETIREMENT SYSTEM MEMBERSHIP
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