City of Portland - Police Victim/Witness Advocate

Maine Employer • Portland, ME • 3h ago

This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1277580

Portland Police Department

Job Summary:

The Portland Police Department is seeking a compassionate and motivated individual to provide assistance to crime victims within the Police Department. This position works in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General, the District Attorney\'s Office, the Courts, Department of Health and Human Services, and other community agencies. This person will be responsible for providing victims of crime with information, advocating on their behalf, and referring them to support services. A successful applicant will have demonstrated experience in advocacy and social services. Experience with the Maine Criminal Justice system is preferred.

Required Skills & Experience:

Graduation from a four-year college, with a specialization in psychology, social work, criminal justice, or sociology.

Completion of the Maine Victim Assistance Academy, or substantial equivalent.

Working knowledge of community services, operation of the Police Department, courts and social service agencies in the Greater Portland Area.

Valid Maine Class C drivers license.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Experience in and ability to work with victims of crime.

Flexibility of work hours for liaison work performed at various times and the willingness and ability to be on a 24-hour on-call basis.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with victims, social workers, subordinates and community resource persons.

Ability to coordinate and make judgements on appropriateness of services.

Ability to provide information and educational materials to crime victims.

Ability to supervise and direct the work of interns/volunteers.

Strong conflict resolution and team-building skills.

Proven ability to work with socially diverse populations.

Applications accepted until filled.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, Pro-Tech (Grade 6), Salary range \$27.32 to \$34.61/hour, based on experience.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.

City benefits include:

Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives

Thirteen paid holidays

Sick, vacation, and personal leave

Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances

Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan

Use of City recreation facilities

Fitness Reimbursement

Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6727109

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