Description

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SPECIALIST - Victim Services

Grade 8 - Start Rate $14.55 per hour

Full-time - 37.5 hours/week with flexibility required

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday -9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Location:  SAF Shelter

Services to Aid Families has announced the availability of one position to provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling to victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and other crimes and their families by:

• Provides crisis intervention, supportive counseling, advocacy and solution focused
•    decision making for victims and survivors.
• Informs consumers of available services, provides referral to services and assists the
•    consumer in connecting the services.
• Provides on-call crisis intervention on a rotating basis as scheduled.
• Completes all documentation, quality assurance and data collections as required including
• electronic records.
• Performs specific tasks assigned according to addendums to this job description.
• Assist victims with Crime Victim Compensation claims and the filing process.

Requirements - Must:

• Understand the effects of victimization.
• Be familiar with community resources and be able to make assessments.
• Candidates must be able to work independently, be self-motivated, resourceful, organized and adaptable in carrying out duties. 
• Be able to use proper supportive counseling skills and crisis intervention techniques.
• Have a valid NYS License, good record and access to reliable transportation.
• Must be proficient in gathering and analyzing data and have solid administrative and computer software skills.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Behavioral Science or equivalent; and
• A minimum of 1-3 years experience in a related human services position; or
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

Applicants must complete an OCO application for consideration.