- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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18 people are interested
Victim Advocates needed now!
ORGANIZATION: Mesa County Sheriff's Office
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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18 people are interested
Make a difference!
Sheriff's Office Victim Advocates respond to scenes of crime and other traumatic incidents to assist deputies in working with victims, witnesses, and their loved ones. We give emotional support until the victim's own support network can be reached and we can help people with immediate needs. We provide information and referrals for longer-term assistance in our community. We explain what happens next and help victims prepare for tomorrow.
In the moments after a crisis, the compassion and knowledge of a Victim Advocate can greatly increase the level to which a victim heals. No particular experience is necessary, we provide extensive classroom and on-the-job training.
Think you may want to get involved? Call us and we'll give you all the information you need to make an informed decision. Then, if you decide to apply, we'll sit down and decide together if the VAP program is a good fit for you.
Background check, reliable vehicle with current driver's license, and insurance all required.
Give us a call, training begins February 28th and runs two evenings per week for seven weeks, plus two Saturday sessions.
More opportunities with Mesa County Sheriff's Office
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About Mesa County Sheriff's Office
Location:
215 Rice Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501, US
Mission Statement
In partnership with citizens, the mission of the Mesa County Sheriff's Office is to enhance the quality of life in Mesa County by anticipating, identifying and resolving public safety concerns.
Description
Our Victim Advocate Program serves people who have been the victim of a crime or other traumatic incident where law enforcement has been called.
We work to provide crisis management, comfort, compassion and resources on what is undoubtedly the worst day of a person's life.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Mesa CountyGrand Junction, CO 81501
DATE POSTED
January 16, 2023
SKILLS
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Crisis Intervention
- Verbal / Written Communication
- People Skills
- Multi-Tasking
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Three 12 hour shifts/month after 40 hour training, and attendance at our monthly meeting are required.
- Valid drivers licence and current auto insurance - we reimburse for mileage.