Victim Assistance Specialist

General Statement:

Due to the nature of this position, candidates must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or have active and extensive knowledge of the religious practices and culture of members. Under the direction of the Resiliency Center Director, The Victim Assistance Specialist is a proactive "broker" of services and support for mass violence victims/survivors and affected community members with attention of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, who bridges gaps between clients and needed services through partnerships with system- and community-based service providers. The Victim Assistance Specialist serves as a proactive connector of services and support for mass violence victims, survivors, and affected community members, with attention to the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, by bridging gaps between clients and needed resources through partnerships with system- and community-based providers. Performs related work as required. This position is contingent based upon continued funding.

Minimum Requirements:

Educational Requirements

Year(s) of Experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, non-profit or organizational management, public relations, communications, marketing, legal, or related field. Master's degree preferred.

1 year of work experience and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience related to the duties of the position.


Additional Requirements:

Must be willing to work flexible hours, including periodic weekends, holidays, or irregular hours to meet the needs of the Resiliency Center.

Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License, current automobile insurance, and the use of personal vehicle during work hours. Employee must maintain valid licensure to retain employment.

Preferences:

Master's degree preferred.

Knowledge and previous work history providing support to trauma impacted individuals and/or working in victim assistance support roles.

Experience working within faith based institutions or settings.


Essential Physical Demands:

• Vision - Position requires the ability to visually assess details at both near and far distances, as well as to perceive depth and spatial relationships with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Hearing - Position requires the ability to receive and respond to verbal communication with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Lifting, Standing, and Walking With or Without Reasonable Accommodations:
  • Position requires the ability to lift up to 35lbs on an occasional basis
  • Position requires the ability to regularly stand for extended periods of time
  • Position requires the ability to walk at a minimum of 35% up to a maximum of 65%
• Position will require the ability to occasionally stoop, bend, or reach to perform work tasks with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Position must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, including the use of hands and fingers for handling, grasping, typing, writing, or operating equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.

BARGAINING UNIT: NON-UNION

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

Typical M-F 8am-5pm; variable based on needs of Resiliency Center