Job Description
Salary: $26.00 - $30.00 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 44750
Agency: 060 Governor's Office
Unit: 7510 GOV CCJJ CVR ADMIN
Opening Date: 05/21/2025
Closing Date: 5/31/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Recruiter: Sarah Humphries
# of Openings: 1
Location: 350 E 500 S #200, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code: AC - Employees in Offices of Elected Officials - This is a career service exempt at will position.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description
VICTIM ADVOCATE
The Utah Office for Victims of Crime (UOVC) is seeking a Victim Advocate to join its team. The Victim Advocate assists victims and their families through the UOVC benefit application process. The Advocate also provides victims and their families with information and referrals and supports them in finding answers to their questions.
Principal Duties: Answer phone calls, emails, and other inquiries promptly, directing them to the appropriate personnel or department as needed.
Requests police reports and gathers other necessary information in order to help clients qualify for benefits.
Inform victims of status of UOVC applications, decisions made on claims, and determinations regarding reconsiderations and appeals.
Provides clients with information concerning rights, options, benefits, services, and expectations.
Complete, compile and submit timely VOCA records, including hours and statistics regarding direct victim contact and services provided to victims on a daily basis, per VOCA grant requirements.
Interprets, clarifies, and explains agency policy and procedures, governing statute, federal or state laws and regulations, etc.
Assist primary and secondary victims with crisis needs and emotional support, as well as assess victims' safety and other needs.
Provide appropriate referrals to community, local, or statewide resources such as shelter, treatment, education, legal, and financial assistance.
The Ideal Candidate: Fluency in speaking and writing Spanish is strongly preferred.
Experience as a victim advocate in police departments, courts, or other victim service agencies.
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, or related fields preferred, but not required.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
Completion of a 40-hour advocacy training program (preferred).
Trauma Informed care training (preferred).
Why You Should Join Our Team:
The Utah Office for Victims of Crime supports the pursuit of professional growth and development through a culture that encourages great employees, great attitudes and teamwork. UOVC is a unique, small office staffed with an excellent team of diverse experiences and expertise. Working in this office will give you a direct, hands-on experience that will grow your professional skills and capabilities.
The Agency:
The Utah Office for Victims of Crime (UOVC) provides financial compensation for victims of crime, administers and monitors victim assistance grants, networks victim services across the state, provides enhanced training, and provides staff support to the Utah Council on Victims of Crime.
Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
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