Part-Time Time-Limited Victim Services Coordinator

Summit County, located in Utah, is dedicated to providing support and justice for children impacted by abuse through the Children’s Justice Center. We offer a safe and supportive environment where children and their families can access the services they need to navigate through difficult times.

The Children’s Justice Center in Park City is currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Victim Services Coordinator to join our team on a time-limited, part-time basis. As the Victim Services Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in coordinating and providing essential services to individuals and families affected by child abuse. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children. Together, we can create a safer and more supportive community for all. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage women, minorities, and people with disabilities to apply. Job closes 4/1/2024 at 5:OO pm Mountain Time.

SALARY: $21.05 - $29.47 per hour

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree and 2 years Minimum Experience; OR
• High School Diploma and 4 years Minimum Experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a formal background check.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides crisis intervention and coordinates community resources to ensure proper care and treatment for child victims. Resolves conflict and reduces barriers to treatment and care.
• Advocating for child victims and their families at multi-disciplinary team meetings (MDT) to ensure the needs of the victims and families are met and that the victim is protected. Provides ongoing advocacy services regardless of the status of the investigation by authorities to ensure victims have access to services and to address any new concerns or needs that later develop. Diligent note keeping at MDT to enter into the CMS system.
• Greets child victims, witnesses and family members. Provides tours of the building to increase comfort.
• Meets with families to provide mental health screening tool to CJC clients, coordinates with families and mental health provider to discuss results and schedule appointments.
• Initiates follow-up contact with families to offer additional services and make referrals as needed.
• Conducts parent and child feedback surveys in person and over the telephone to gather feedback as required by the NCA OMS (Outcome Measurement System).
• Conducts data entry on case files and statistics required by funding sources (Cambia/VOCA).
• Ensure compliance with grant goals and objectives
• Monitors the behavior of children on the property. Respond to distressed children to support, reassure, and reduce stress for the child. Engages in play activity to increase their comfort.
• Act as liaison between victims and service/resource providers.
• Perform related duties as assigned.