Victim Support Specialist

Victim Advocate

Bring your compassion and expertise to a role where every day matters. Daggett County, located in Manila, UT and serving the Dutch John area, is seeking a dedicated part-time Victim Advocate who is ready to support individuals, collaborate with community partners, and help strengthen the justice system. In this role, you'll gain the opportunity to build a fulfilling public service career while making a measurable difference in people's lives.

Pay: $19.59 - $23.60 per hour

Make your move today, your next meaningful career starts here!

Daggett County's local government delivers vital services that support our community's growth and well-being. From tourism and economic development to public safety and health initiatives, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our residents. Our team is made up of dedicated public servants who are passionate about making Daggett County a great place to live, work, and visit.

You'll work part-time hours between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

As our part-time Victim Advocate, you serve as both a guide and a resource for individuals navigating difficult and often overwhelming situations. You engage with the community by leading presentations, attending outreach events, and strengthening awareness of victim services. Partnering with law enforcement, you provide training and ensure victim rights are understood and upheld. You compile and present program data to leadership while growing the advocacy program through recruiting, interviewing, and training volunteers.

You coordinate volunteer efforts, track caseloads, and provide feedback and recognition to maintain strong performance. Assessing safety risks, you create tailored safety plans, and advocate for victims throughout every stage of the justice process. You review incident reports to identify support needs, connect victims to services, and act as a critical communication bridge between agencies, helping ensure cases move forward effectively and compassionately.

Requirements:

• High school diploma; plus, specialized training in victim assistance program management and operations
• 2+ years of experience in victim advocate setting or related human services area
• An equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of crisis intervention theory and techniques, sexual/physical abuse principles, child and adult protection services, social service systems (legal, court, medical, and referral sources), State of Utah laws/regulations regarding victim's rights, procedures of the justice system
• Some knowledge of legal proceedings and legal terminology
• Skills to use personal computers and various software applications
• Ability to operate office equipment including copy machine, fax machine, etc.
• Know and act appropriately within the position boundaries and boundaries set by victim rights laws and victim advocate ethics
• Ability to respond and refer quickly, appropriately and effectively in crisis situations
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to receive and appropriately maintain confidential materials and information
• Ability to work with individuals from a range of economic and social experiences as well as state, county, and city officials
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with area service providers
• Possessing a certification in Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence is preferred
• Completion of Utah Victim Assistance Academy training is a plus

Ready to join our team? Getting started is simple. Our quick initial application for this part-time Victim Advocate position takes just minutes to complete. Don't wait! Submit your application now and begin your journey with Daggett County.

Must have the ability to pass a background check.