USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Victim Advocate Counselor
District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $132K/yr
1+ years expThe United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is responsible for enforcing the criminal laws of the United States and the District of Columbia. The Victim Advocate Counselor role involves providing professional services and relevant information to victims and witnesses regarding victimization dynamics, social services resources, and the criminal justice process.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides victim witness services and assistance to victims and witnesses
Provides crisis intervention counseling
Formulates case action plans
Makes appropriate external referrals
Provides criminal justice advocacy
Qualification
Required
You must be a United States Citizen or National to apply for this position
Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing
You must successfully pass a background investigation
A probationary period may be required
A pre-employment drug test will be required
Must provide resume and supporting documents
You must meet all qualifications requirements by the closing date of the announcement
Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic AND Specialized Experience requirements
Basic Requirement: You must meet one of the items listed below (A, B, or C): A. Possess a degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (Must provide transcripts) B. Possess a combination of education and experience -- that provided you with the knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. (Must provide transcript) C. Possess four years of appropriate experience that demonstrates acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field
Specialized Experience: GS-12: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service performing (3) of the (4) duties listed below: Interviewing victims and/or witnesses of crimes to access their needs and determine services needed; Participating in education programs related to victimization and/or crime prevention programs; Determine or develop elements of an advocacy program for victims or crimes; Providing services to victims and/or witnesses of crimes
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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