Domestic Violence Caseworker - Temporary

SALARY:   $22.11/Hour with benefits         
OPPORTUNITY:  Open Competitive
OPENING DATE: January 30, 2012                                   
CLOSING DATE: February 10, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.

JOB ELEMENTS INCLUDE: 

• Provides crisis intervention and support to domestic violence victims.
• Provides personal advocacy, support, follow-up, transportation, and referral assistance for domestic violence victims and family members.
• Prepares domestic violence victims for involvement with the criminal justice system; explains victims’ rights, transports and accompanies victims to court proceedings, assists victims in completing petitions for court orders.
• Generates and mails domestic violence victim notification letters and provides necessary information to domestic violence victims.
• Writes and reviews reports on progress of cases; maintains case files and records.
• Supervises volunteers when responding to police call outs.
• Acts as a victim services liaison between victims and the City Prosecutor's Office; attends court to provide case information to judges on behalf of victim.
• Notifies City Prosecutor when a victim invokes their rights, and coordinates with detention officers on release of prisoners.
• Attends initial appearances and arraignments at City Court.
• Coordinates with community agencies in providing services to victims.
• Recruits, trains and supervises volunteers and interns.
• Compiles statistical data for grant reporting and assist with grant applications.
• Develops brochures and educational materials to assist client recovery.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, criminal justice, or a related field, and two years of social work, counseling or crisis intervention experience.  Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, is qualifying.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid Arizona Driver's License.

SELECTION PROCESS:  Applications will be screened for the minimum qualifications and special requirements.  Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and special requirements will be placed on an eligibility list.  Eligibility lists are active for up to six months.  Human Resources reserves the right to terminate or extend the life of an eligibility list at any time.  The hiring department will contact those candidates they wish to test and/or interview. DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

All candidates are subject to an extensive background check, including but not limited to, Department of Public Safety and FBI background investigations.  Applicants must be truthful and accurate and avoid providing inconsistent information, incorrect dates, partial or incomplete information when completing the application and any supplemental forms.  Falsifying or omitting information during any stage of the selection process, may make you ineligible for consideration or continued City employment.

PREFERENCE POINTS:  If you are eligible for Employment Preference Points under Arizona Revised Statute 38-492, please complete an Employment Preference Point Form, available in Human Resources, and submit with your application.

A RESUME MAY ONLY SERVE AS A SUPPLEMENT TO YOUR APPLICATION

• Application Packet
• Additional Employment History Sheet (if needed)
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• Employment Preference Points (veterans or spouses and handicapped persons) Information and Form
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• How to Apply for a Job
  Email applications to: employment@glendaleaz.com
  Fax applications to: 623-435-5347
  Faxes and emails must be received by 5 p.m. Arizona time the day the job closes.

The city of Glendale is an Equal Opportunity Employer