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2 people are interested
Volunteer Victim Advocate
ORGANIZATION: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office-Victim Services Unit
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2 people are interested
Are you someone who has a passion for helping those in need? Do you want to make a positive difference in your community? Look no further! Do you want to join a team of loyal volunteers with a calling to assist others in times of need? The Victim Services Unit of Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) seeks dedicated community members to join us as Volunteer Victim Advocates.
Volunteer Victim Advocates will perform work as a call-out advocate assisting, supporting and/or providing crisis intervention and comfort to victims and witnesses of crimes as well as other traumatic events reported to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
Advocates respond immediately on scene after being called by dispatch and may refer victims and witnesses to supportive agency programs, will serve as liaisons between the victim and/or witness with law enforcement agencies, and provide follow-up assistance to address victims' needs. Advocates also assist victims by notifying them of their rights under state laws and assist victims with applications for Crime Victim Compensation.
The volunteer advocate will be on call during evening hours Monday-Friday 6pm - 6am. Weekend shifts are from 6am Saturday to 6am Sunday and from Sunday 6am to Monday 6am. There is no need to have the advocate at the office during their shift; the advocate can respond from their home when dispatch calls.
Please reach out to us with ANY questions we would love to answer!!
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About Jefferson County Sheriff's Office-Victim Services Unit
Location:
200 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401, US
Mission Statement
Victim Services The Victim Services Unit (VSU) is staffed with four full time advocates, one administrative specialist, volunteer victim advocates and the Victim Services Supervisor. VSU works within the Criminal Investigations Division of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. The unit responds to victims’ rights cases that include but are not limited to domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse to ensure that victims’ rights are met. It is the goal of the Victim Services Unit to ensure all victims are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. VSU also responds to other traumatic events such as unattended deaths, suicides, house fires and missing persons. Advocates, both staff and volunteer, provide crisis intervention, support and resources and referrals for individuals and families affected. Some responses include an on scene response and others include phone calls, follow up, appointments and letters.
Description
Mission
Our mission is simply stated. It is meaningful. It resonates with each of us.
Protect, Serve, and Enforce ValuesOur values must be fully understood, practiced, shared and vigorously defended.
These core values are:
HonestWe are honest, forthright, and courageous in all we do.
AccountableWe are accountable to the public and ourselves.
ExcellenceOur tradition holds that we serve our diverse communities with excellence.
HonorWe honor our oath of office and the people we serve.
RespectWe enforce the law with equity, compassion, and respect for all individual rights.
VisionOur vision is for Jefferson County to be a safe place for all to live, learn, work and play.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Golden, CO 80401
DATE POSTED
February 26, 2024
SKILLS
- Advocacy
- Child Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- 4 shifts per month, can be weekday or weekend.
- Hiring process: interview, personal history questionnaire, polygraph and psych test.