Volunteer - Victim Advocate Job at City of Sheridan, Sheridan, CO

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  • City of Sheridan
  • Sheridan, CO

Job Description

Salary: $0.00 Hourly Location : Sheridan, CO Job Type: Non Paid Position Job Number: 2018-00018 Department: Police Department Opening Date: 04/03/2025 Closing Date: 4/1/2026 11:59 PM Mountain Description

THIS IS A VOLUNTEER, UNPAID POSITION, NO BENEFITS

This recruitment will be open for a year. Applicants must go through a training that takes place in April. Your application will be reviewed and held until we get closer to April 2026. Under limited supervision, a Volunteer Victim Advocate serves as an informed source of support to the victims during the immediate crisis. Coordinate and provide immediate contact with victims of crime to offer individual and family support, information on the criminal justice system, support agency referral, aid in acquiring emergency shelter, emotional support and facilitation in other immediate needs. Examples of Duties Provide on-call services for the Sheridan Police Department in Arapahoe County Work closely with various community organizations and services Assess immediate victim needs, including that of shelter and provide referrals and follow-up services. Act as a liaison between victims and the criminal justice system Ensure that victims are aware of their rights under the Colorado Crime Victims' Compensation Act and the Colorado Constitution, and assist in applying for appropriate funds Complete and promptly return call-out information at the end of each shift to VA Coordinator Provide victims with information about court proceedings Complete necessary reports documenting services rendered and activities performed Represent law enforcement agencies in a positive and professional manner when on scene and when contacting victims Be available for a minimum of 3-4 shifts/per month. One of the shifts must be a Saturday or a Sunday Attend monthly volunteer meetings/in-services Participate in a ride-along with an officer a minimum of once every 12 months Be available to respond within 30 minutes to call-outs Attend continued job-related training Adhere to the confidentiality policies Participate in Sheridan Celebrates and other relevant community events. Assists VA Coordinator with putting together crisis intervention materials, filing, data entry, follow-up contacts to victims and other tasks when needed Typical Qualifications Must be able to work on-call shifts Must submit to a background check Must be at least 21 years of age Must have an open and non-judgmental attitude toward victims and survivors The ability to communicate well, use common sense, and respond quickly in stressful situations are essential qualifications Applicant must be able to take meticulous notes for record-keeping of incidents and victim contact information. High School Diploma or GED Complete the initial 40-hour training One-year commitment to the program. Due to the sensitive and complicated nature of work, less time severely limits a satisfactory volunteer experience Reliable transportation and good driving record Must complete initial training, and successfully pass all application requirements City of Sheridan

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Immediate start, Shift work, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday,

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