Victim Services Coordinator, Bilingual, Grant Services Specialist III (NCS) - Baltimore Police Department

The Baltimore Police Department is seeking a Grant Services Specialist III - Bi-lingual Victim Services Coordinator to provide direct services to victims and secondary victims of crime. The VSC will assist victims by providing a full range of services including assistance with compensation claims, crisis intervention, court support, case status updates, community referrals, and community awareness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Social Work (BSW), Human Services, or any other related field.
• At least one-year of experience providing services to victims of crimes or working within the criminal justice system and two-years of administrative experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to establish a professional rapport with police personnel, supervisors, the community, outside agencies and outside bereavement programs
• Excellent crisis intervention skills
• Ability to communicate difficult/sensitive information
• Knowledge of the law enforcement/criminal justice field
• Ability to work efficiently in a stressful, intense environment
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, balance multiple cases, set priorities, and work autonomously yet also as a member of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including public speaking
• Ability to effectively interact with a diverse population
• Full understanding of the dimensions of response to victimization
• Ability to facilitate referrals to appropriate services/agencies

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans
• Wellness programs, support groups, and workshops