Victim Advocate

Victim SpecialistVictim Specialists assist people who have suffered direct physical, emotional, psychological, or financial harm. This direct or threatened harm can result from violent crime, crimes against children, domestic and international terrorism, civil rights violations, human trafficking crime, cybercrime, white-collar crime, and/or fraud. This posting is for openings in Indian Country. Applicants need three years of full-time work experience providing direct services to victims of violent crimes.Salary: $59,319 - $92,429 per yearLocations: Flagstaff, AZ; Bemidji, MN; Great Falls, MT; Las Cruces, NM; Monticello, UT; Lander, WY; Remote jobTelework eligible: NoTravel Required: 75% or less - Travel is mandatory for this position.Appointment type: Permanent - Full-time - Excepted ServicePromotion potential: 13Job family (Series): 0101 Social ScienceSupervisory status: NoSecurity clearance: Top SecretDrug test: YesAnnouncement number: DESTIMP-11891760-23-VLControl number: 716114600This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees. Federal employees - Excepted service Current excepted service federal employees. Individuals with disabilities Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency. Military spouses The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. VeteransDuties:Provides direct assistance services to persons who have suffered direct or threatened physical, emotional, psychological, or pecuniary harm as a result of violent crime, severe trauma, acts of terrorism, and/or fraud.Contacts victims, conducts needs assessment and develops an action plan for immediate and on-going services as indicated by the needs assessment.Provides crisis intervention services, which are directed toward de-escalating a situation, establishing physical and emotional safety, and providing concrete/basic needs services, emergency needs and reinforcing the victim's ability to make choices regarding possible courses of action.Maintains involvement either through outreach or membership on multidisciplinary teams, with local agencies that provide services to federal crime victims.Develops and implements trainings and presentations related to victim concerns and coordination with other federal and local law enforcement agencies, health, social services, schools, and advocacy organizations.Requirements:Conditions of Employment:Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver's license.Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)Travel may be required for victim assistance, special deployment, and/or conferences/trainingQualifications:In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must also meet the Specialized Experience (SE) below:GS 11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE is:Worked within a law enforcement or victim services agency to provide direct victim assistance to include crisis intervention to victims who have suffered direct or threatened physical, emotional, psychological, or financial harm as a result of violent crime.GS 12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is:Worked within a law enforcement or victim services agency to provide direct victim assistance to include crisis intervention to victims who have suffered direct or threatened physical, emotional, psychological, or financial harm as a result of violent crime.In the realm of providing direct victim services, managed competing priorities of short-term projects and longer-term strategies with minimal guidance.Provided direct services to victims in specialized populations such as children, elderly, human trafficking, and mass violence.Selective Placement Factor: The Victim Services Division requires applicants to possess a minimum of 3 years of full-time work experience in which the applicant is providing direct services to Indian Country victims of violent crimes, severe trauma, acts of terrorism, and fraud.Volunteer work experience may be considered supplemental to the 3 years of full-time, primary experience, but it will not be credited as meeting the selective placement factor.Education:Positive Education Requirement:This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic educational requirement by submitting a copy of their college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE BASIC REQUIREMENT BELOW:Bachelor's degree (or higher) in behavioral or social science, or a discipline related to the victim assistance field, including but not limited to: Criminal Justice, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Victimology, Gender and Women Studies.ORCombination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.ORFour years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.Additional information:In order to recruit and retain highly qualified candidates, selectees may be eligible for a $7,500.00 or a 25% recruitment incentive depending on location. To be eligible for a recruitment incentive, proof of change in residency will be required. Prior to receiving a recruitment incentive, an employee must sign a written agreement to complete a 1-2 year service agreement.As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.Additional selections may be made from this announcement for other Indian Country locations that are not listed above.