Crime Victim Compensation Specialist (Criminal Justice System Specialist 1)

About the position Responsibilities • Provide financial reimbursement guidance and other compensation-related services to victims of crime, their families, and other claimants. • Conduct claim investigations, determine dispositions, and prepare reimbursements for victims or claimants. • Provide information about reliable and appropriate resources in the community. • Ensure information entered into the system used for award calculations is accurate and complete • Follow up with victims that request additional services • Provide on-site technical assistance to victim service programs. Requirements • Successful completion of the commonwealth's Criminal Justice System Specialist Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or • One year of professional experience in criminal or juvenile justice, law enforcement, or victim services, and a bachelor's degree in the social or behavioral sciences, criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field; or • An equivalent combination of experience and training. • You must meet the PA residency requirement. • You must be able to perform essential job functions. • You must pass a background investigation. Benefits • Health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs. • Competitive wages • Multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. • Paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. • Opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. • Special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job