Working Title
Human Rights Advocate Senior - (Accepting On-line Applications Only) #01204

Role Title
Prog Admin Specialist I - 19211
Job Open Date
11-26-2008
Job Close Date
Jobs close at 5pm EST.
12-12-2008
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Type Detail
Definition <http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/recruitment/RMSJobTypeList.pdf>
Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1
Hiring Range
$34,275 - Minimum
Agency
Dept of Corrections (701)
Agency Website
http://cfm.vadoc.virginia.gov/ <javascript:void(0)>
Location
Richmond (City) - 760
Sublocation
Position Number
01204
Job Posting Number
0026017
Type of Recruitment
Definition <javascript:void(0)>
General Public - G
Pay Band
04

Job Description
Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this
website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés
will not be accepted.

To provide services to victims of crime whose perpetrators are in the
custody of the Virginia Department of Corrections (DOC). To provide
counseling, victim rights explanation and explain the criminal justice
process: assist victims with input to the parole board, escort victims to
parole board appointments and executions. To monitor the VINE system and
assist in instruction at the DOC Academy. To represent DOC's victim services
unit on several victim boards and victim organizations throughout the
Commonwealth of Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications
Working knowledge of case management and crisis intervention techniques.
Demonstrated ability to assist clients and make referrals to appropriate
agencies. Demonstrated ability to interpret and explain policies and
procedures; work effectively with people and as part of a team; and
communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications
Prefer graduation from an accredited college or university with criminal
justice system or an equivalent combination of training and experience
indicating possession of required knowledge, skills and abilities. Prefer
working knowledge of case management and crisis intervention techniques.
Prefer experience working with the public, victims of crime and for a victim
services organization.

Special Requirements
All applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment
drug screen.

The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local
agency check; employment verification; verification of education (relevant
to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by hiring
authority.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this
website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés
will not be accepted.

This agency will no longer acknowledge receipt of applications via
postcards, as this website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the
application is submitted for consideration.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the
application.

Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this
position.

Contact Information
Human Resources
Phone
804-674-3507 ext. 1055
Fax
FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION
Email:
EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION
Address:
MAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION