Title: Victim Services Advocate Senior: Central Administration #01211

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $51,681 - $80,624

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC - Telework

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position will telework with routine travel within the assigned region (North-West Region).

To plan and operate a system of evidence-based practices and services that support victim awareness/advocacy as it relates to the Code of Virginia as well as related inmate/probationer/parolee programming. To register, assist, explain, and document victim notification of inmate status changes and advocate for victim rights and involvement in the criminal justice system. Provide support, development, and training for the NAAVI (Notification And Assistance for Victim Inclusion) notification system and other victimology related and evidence-based programs. Manage marketing development for victim-centered programs. Develop and manage evaluations of the Victim Services Unit and related programming.

To provide supervision of reentry services to victims of crime whose perpetrators are in the custody and supervision of the VA Department of Corrections. To provide counseling, victim rights explanations, and explanations of the criminal justice process. To assist victims with input to the Parole Board and Attorney General's Victim Notification Program. To coordinate instruction at the DOC Academy. To represent DOC’s Victim Services Unit on several victim boards and victim organizations throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Within a specified region, develop/manage/facilitate a network of collaborated partnerships to respond to needs of crime victims.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of case management and crisis intervention techniques. Demonstrated ability to assist clients and make referrals to appropriate agencies. Interpret and explain procedures and laws. Work effectively with people and as part of a team. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Considerable victim advocacy and corrections experience.

Additional Considerations

Experience in working with the public, victims or crime and for a victim services organization. Knowledge of VADOC procedures. Knowledge of the Virginia Victims' Bill of Rights.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-641-9840

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.