SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 41001334 1

Senior Human Services Program Specialist

This position is in the Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs with the Office of the Attorney General. As a Senior Human Services Program Specialist, you will serve as part of a team of regional victim advocates across the state. Position may be filled in Miami or Ft. Lauderdale.

Salary: $52,530.40 Annually

Qualifications: Eight (8) years of experience in social work or victim services, probation and parole, claims or benefits eligibility determination. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for four (4) years of the required work experience. A master's degree in a related field can substitute for six years of the required experience. Preference may be given to applicants with: At least two years' experience providing direct services to crime victims. Experience working with crime victims in the court process. Familiar with the principles and techniques of effective crisis intervention. Strong interpersonal skills, are comfortable with public speaking, and can work independently and effectively manage time while completing a variety of tasks.

The Work You Will Do: This position's duties include but not limited to the following:

• Provides appellate notification and explains court decisions, court documents and provides court accompaniment to victims and next of kin in assigned district courts of appeal, circuit court and the Florida Supreme Court.
• Enters and tracks victim information into the criminal appellate database, works as a liaison with the State Attorney's Office (SAO) to obtain accurate victim information, trains SAO advocates and other allied professionals on the criminal appellate process and other duties necessary related to the criminal appellate process.
• Analyzes victims' compensation claims through the VAN and VANNext systems in order to assist both victims of crime and victim compensation analysts with claim determination.
• Works collaboratively with law enforcement agencies and the public regarding line of duty death claims.
• Schedules and provides in-depth training to allied professionals related to Division programs, such as the Address Confidentiality Program and Victim Compensation Program.
• Serves as a liaison with local city, county, and state officials, allied professional groups, community groups and the community at large in order to provide information about Florida Statute 960 and collaborate to improve victim services.
• Ensures necessary services are being provided within the assigned geographical area and works with community providers to fill gaps in services.
• Attends local coalition meetings, taskforces, workgroups and review teams to assist with analysis of criminal cases in efforts to improve victim services.
• Deployment to mass casualty criminal incidents, to assist victims, families and communities in need of assistance with victim compensation claims and other duties as assigned.
• Serves as consultant to management for the purposes of improving operational procedures. Complete special assignments and perform related duties as assigned.

NOTE: This position involves local and occasional statewide travel.

Candidates selected for an interview will be required to submit and present a 5 slide powerpoint presentation on the Florida criminal appellate process. Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety. Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment. Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. It is unacceptable to use the statement "See Resume" in place of entering work history.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: Annual and Sick Leave benefits. Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year. State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options. Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click ). Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition waivers. And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit