Procedure Coordinator and Victim Advocate

Title: Procedure Coordinator and Victim Advocate

State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec II

Hiring Range: $99,987-$114,967

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

DJJ is currently seeking a Procedure Coordinator and Victim Advocate. This position is responsible for the management and development of agency procedures in a timely and consistent manner. This involves the drafting of new procedures as well as the periodic review of the procedures and developing, updating, and revising such procedures.

This position also provides compassionate, confidential, and effective support to individuals affected by crime or trauma by ensuring they are informed of their rights, connected to essential resources, and empowered throughout the legal and recovery processes. It is committed to advocating for justice, safety, and the dignity of every victim through education, translation services, crisis intervention, and ongoing emotional support. The rehabilitation and success of juveniles under DJJ’s purview impacts the chances of success for their families, victims, survivors, and our communities.

Job responsibilities included, but are not limited to:

• Ability to draft operating procedures and to guide new and amended procedures through the approval process.
  
• Ability to work effectively with agency management, state officials, policy boards, and non-governmental groups on multiple tasks and within tight deadlines, and to interact professionally with all levels of staff.
  
• Ability to organize and lead meetings on policy and procedure development and amendments and to work with participants of varying viewpoints to reach a consensus on policies and procedures.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of procedural development and analysis, long-range plan development and program evaluation.
  
• Experience working independently and participates in a team environment.
  
• Knowledge of government processes and procedures.
  
• Experience interpreting legal documentation and judicial processes.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of agency organizational functions, Virginia’s legislative process and practices, Virginia’s criminal justice system, and the American Correctional Association.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Bianca D. Stewart Williams, Talent Acquisition Consultant

Phone: 804-588-4410

Email: djjrecruit@djj.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.