VICTIM SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Requisition No: 1589

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

Working Title: VICTIM SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST – 41001334

Position Number: 41001334

Salary: $32,697 – $39,500

Posting Closing Date: 04/11/2017

This is a re-advertisement. Prior applicants need not apply.

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of Legal Affairs (OAG) is a pre-eminent, constitutional office, which serves as the chief lawyer to all state agencies and provides legal protections for Floridians against fraud and through the enforcement of the state’s laws. The OAG, is a cabinet agency in the executive branch of Florida state government.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: In order to be considered for the position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application. Ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on your application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, part-time employment, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position. The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement in order to be considered for that vacancy. OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113 Florida Statutes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor’s degree from an acredited college or university and four years of professional or non professional experience in administrative work, accounting, auditing, probation and parole, corrections, claims processing, claims or benefits eligibility determination, social or victim services. A Master’s degree in a related field can substitute for the required experience. Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

JOB SUMMARY: This is a regional victim advocate for the Attorney General’s Office serving as agency liaison with local victim service providers. A background and experience in the field of victim services is preferred. Excellent verbal and written communications skills required. Extensive travel involved. This victim advocate position will provide extensive training and outreach presentations to allied professionals regarding Division of Victim Services programs, such as the address confidentiality program, victim compensation, domestic violence relocation, sexual battery relocation, human trafficking relocation, criminal justice advocacy, cyber safety, financial crimes and identify theft. Some direct service to victims of crime may be provided.

KSA/EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Preference will be given to individuals with the following: Knowledge of the basic objectives of victim services and compensation programs; principles and techniques of effective crisis intervention. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate information, ability to conduct public presentations, ability to efficiently multitask in a busy work environment, effective communication, work independently, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Must have the ability to understand and apply applicable protocols, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

During the interview, applicants should be prepared to present a PowerPoint presentation created by the applicant. The PowerPoint should be no more than 5-slides regarding the criminal appeals process, identity theft and/or victims of financial crimes.

VETERAN RECRUITMENT STATEMENT: The OAG values the service provided by veterans and their families and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. Applicants eligible for veterans’ preference will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply, pursuant to chapter 295, Florida statutes. However, applicants claiming veterans’ preference mus t attach supporting documentation with each application submission that includes character of service (for example, dd form 214 member copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by rule 55a-7, Florida administrative code. All documentation is due by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. For information on the supporting documentation required, click here .

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT: The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at 877-562-7287. If you need accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: All OAG positions are “sensitive or special trust” and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. this position is in the career service system .

EEO/AA EMPLOYER STATEMENT: The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

E-VERIFY STATEMENT: The Office of the Attorney General participates in the u.s. government’s employment eligibility verification program (e-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the united states after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).

REMINDERS: Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: https://www.sss.gov.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.