CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION SPECIALIST

SUSAN ASHLEY

Phone: (775)684-0132

Email: [email protected] Applications accepted for another 4 Days 1 Hrs 29 Mins

The Position

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. 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. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-12_0/

To Qualify

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Qualifications

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 Requirements A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. 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. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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Northern Nevada

515 East Musser Street,

First Floor

Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204