Job Information
Salt Lake County Victim Services Coordinator in WEST JORDAN, Utah
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Assists with providing services to child victims of crime and non-offending family members to help them cope through the investigative and criminal justice process. This is a timelimited contract position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Services, Sociology, Psychology, Family Studies, or other closely related field, plus one (1) year experience working with children; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must successfully pass an initial criminal background check as well as every two years thereafter and continuously meet the requirements of the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.
Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Provides crisis services, advocacy, trauma assessments, follow-up support, and referral services to clients. Coordinates medical exams for child victims, language translation services and victim reparation applications.
Coordinates and schedules the involvement of allied agencies involved with child abuse investigations and onsite forensic interviews of victims and witnesses according to interagency protocols. Facilitates interagency collaboration and participation.
Provides data entry and maintains records.
Reviews cases with supervisor for input and direction.
May assist in operating the digital recording system to collect victim and witness statements during the forensic interview provided as evidence for the criminal justice process.
May assist in providing tours and hospitality to clients and other professionals using the center.
Assists in the coordination of training events for professionals.
May assist with advisory board meetings and grant reporting tasks.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Knowledge of:
Social casework principles
Databases and computer software and programs related to job-specific duties
Child Development
Microsoft Office 2010 version or higher (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Skills and Abilities to:
Work with individuals from various economic and social backgrounds
Respond quickly, appropriately, and effectively to crisis situations
Build collaboration among and between agencies using the center
Function independently
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Maintain confidential materials and protect client privacy
Ability to multitask and shift priorities under high pressure situations
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION
Work is primarily performed in a typical office environment. Work hours are traditional office hours (8:00-5:00) but may occasionally extend outside of those hours to accommodate victims, urgent child abuse investigations, and to participate in community outreach, awareness, and education activities. Must be able to work one or more late shifts per month.
Able to respond to calls after hours or weekends for urgent child abuse cases.
Additional Information
This is a timelimited contract position.
Job LocationsUS-UT-WEST JORDAN
Requisition ID2025-38519
of Openings1
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date4 days ago(3/24/2025 11:36 AM)
SLCO Department (Portal Searching)District Attorney
Location : LocationUS-UT-WEST JORDAN
Location : Address8282 S 2200 W
Location : Postal Code84088
Position Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-Time (Merit)
Requisition Post Information* : Post End Date4/7/2025
Grade013
Posted Min$43,956.00 (Based on years of experience)
Posted Max$65,932.00 (Based on years of experience)