APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$56,689.20 to
$83,666.16
PAY GRADE: 32
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
Applications accepted
for another 3 Days 13 Hrs 30 Mins
The Position
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
The Division of Child and Family Services is recruiting for a Crime Victim Compensation Specialist located in Las Vegas. Under general supervision, review and determine program eligibility for financial assistance in compliance with statutory requirements of the Victims of Crime Program.
The incumbent will review applications for assistance under the Program to determine eligibility for program benefits; contact victims and conduct comprehensive interviews to obtain statements; perform field work to verify victim statements; review and interpret police reports, medical records and claims to determine if eligibility conditions exist in accordance with State law under the Program; compare reports to victim statements to verify facts surrounding cases; and assess issues of provocation and consent or other actions by victims which may have contributed to the crime; determine eligibility and render written decisions; evaluate claim expenses and supplemental billings to determine which are eligible for compensation and which are inappropriate or exceed maximum allowed and calculate appropriate payments; develop and maintain contacts within the community such as law enforcement officials, medical providers and other agencies providing support to victims; refer victims to other appropriate resources, and promote community awareness. This position may supervise administrative support staff. Conduct presentations to the public, law enforcement officers and staff of various agencies regarding program objectives and regulations and policies.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience conducting interviews and documenting findings; interpreting and explaining program rules, regulations, policies and procedures; gathering and analyzing information from various sources; and preparing reports and recommendations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Notes
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
Special Requirements
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
Additional Position Criteria
This position requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
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