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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Provides clinical and advocacy services to victims of violent crimes to reduce traumatic impact and increase the victim's ability to participate in the criminal justice system. Provides community services under the direction of the Program Director. Provides administrative services in support of clinical and program functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work and be currently licensed as an LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, by the State of Utah.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must successfully pass an initial criminal background check as well as every two years thereafter and continuously meet the requirements of the Bureau of Criminal Information (BCI).

Must possess a valid Utah Driver's License to operate either a personal or Salt Lake County vehicle.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Meets with victims of violent crimes, their families, and significant others for initial intake and assessment.

+ Educates victims of violent crimes, their families and significant others by providing information about the purpose and process of court proceedings and their participation in such hearings.

+ Participate in Preliminary Hearings and Trial Preparation meetings with victims, witnesses, their family members and the assigned prosecuting attorney.

+ Attends court hearings with victims of violent crimes, their families and significant others. Explains the court process as it unfolds and responds to questions, concerns and crises as they occur.

+ Maintains contact with victims of violent crimes, their families and significant others throughout the court process

+ Identifies those victims of violent crimes, their families and significant others in a heightened state of crisis. Utilizes therapeutic intervention techniques to reduce the effects of trauma, and makes referrals to other support services as clinically appropriate.

+ Acts as a liaison between the victims of violent crimes, their families and significant others and the assigned prosecuting attorney, advising the attorney of their specific abilities, needs, and desired outcomes.

+ Refers victims of violent crimes, their families and significant others to local resources as needed.

+ Participates in and contributes clinical insight and accurate information regarding the effects of trauma to multi-disciplinary case staffings.

+ Makes appropriate collateral contacts with other agencies serving the same client, coordinating information and services to meet the physical and emotional needs of victims, their families and significant others.

+ Provides community services under the direction of the Program Manager to promote increased community awareness and response to victims of crimes and to provide education and information to community agencies and programs.

+ Provides administrative services and support functions with regard to accurate documentation and record-keeping, participation in unit meetings for the purpose of information sharing, problem solving and receiving direction from the Program Director or designee.

Job LocationsUS-UT-Salt Lake City

Requisition ID2025-39722

# of Openings1

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date5 days ago(11/25/2025 11:54 AM)

SLCO Department (Portal Searching)District Attorney

Location : LocationUS-UT-Salt Lake City

Location : Address35 East 500 South

Location : Postal Code84111

Position Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-Time (Merit)

Requisition Post Information* : Post End Date12/7/2025

Grade015

Posted Min$59,541.00 (DOE)

Posted Max$89,313.00 Depends on Experience