Advocate Supervisor

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About the Position

Leverage your leadership and mentoring skills to make a profound impact on the lives of crime victims. The Advocate Supervisor position offers a rewarding opportunity to guide and develop a team of dedicated Victim Advocates.

Be at the forefront of positive change in the criminal justice system through Victim Services. This is impactful and noble work, directly supporting individuals experiencing trauma and stress in the aftermath of crime and engagement with the justice system. In this key leadership role, you will empower Victim Advocates and staff, ensuring the effective implementation of Victim Services Division and Maricopa County Attorney's Office policies. You will be an essential bridge connecting Victim Advocates, Specialists, and Division Management.

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About the Maricopa County Attorney's Office

We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. And we are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victim services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today and join our team!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance, with a hybrid schedule based on business needs

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Three years of experience with victim advocacy, social work, crisis intervention, and/or a closely related field that includes case management experience

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a closely related field

Other Requirements

• Must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona
  Driver's License

• The Maricopa County Attorney's Office requires a thorough background check of all
  successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Drug testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and before placement

We Also Value

• Four years of experience with victim advocacy, social work, crisis intervention, and/or a closely related field that includes case management experience

• Supervisory and/or lead experience

• Experience working in a criminal justice system and/or public service experience working in a victim/advocate-related capacity

• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish

• Completed courses related to supervisory skills and best practices

Job Contributions

• Supervise the daily activities under their direction, review, and assign cases to the assigned Advocate and/or Victim Services staff

• Manage large, complex caseloads and document and present findings

• Assist in the recruitment and training of Advocate staff

• Manage personnel issues such as coaching, mentoring, and disciplinary actions

• Gather information and write weekly and monthly reports based on statistical information and staff accomplishments

• Provide information on the criminal justice system and on victims' legal rights and protections according to the Arizona Constitution: Article II, Section 2.1, the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) * 13-4400 through 13-4439 and (A.R.S.) * 8-381 through 8-421

• Provide crisis intervention response, information, resources, and referrals to social service agencies for victims and perform other duties as assigned

• Provide court accompaniment and/or attend court proceedings with or on behalf of a victim

• Research case status using numerous computer databases, in person, or by phone

• Participate in committees and/or work on special projects as directed by the supervisor

• Carry out the mission and vision of the division under the direction of the Division Chief

Working Conditions

• Requires long alternating periods of sitting while completing computer activities and paperwork, standing, and moving about while performing duties at current or other County locations

• May include visual and auditory exposure to traumatic, disturbing, or sensitive subject matters (crime scenes, accidents, etc.)

• Ability to travel to and from various County locations utilizing personal or County-owned vehicles

• Ability to move up to 20 pounds from the floor to waist and push/pull up to 20 pounds a distance of up to 100 feet

• A hybrid work schedule can be considered after your first 6 months of employment. This is based on the business needs at the time of the request

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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