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City of Detroit Administrative Special Services Staff II - PPO Advocate in Detroit, Michigan
Administrative Special Services Staff II - PPO Advocate
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Administrative Special Services Staff II - PPO Advocate
Salary
$50,000.00 Annually
Location
MI, MI
Job Type
Appointed-Directors-Discretion of Mayor/Leg Body
Job Number
202404929102PPO48
Department
Police Department
Opening Date
04/04/2024
Bargaining Unit
9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General
Description
Benefits
Description
This position of Detroit Police Personal Protection Order Advocate works under the supervision of the Victim Assistance Program Senior Social Worker, and is primarily responsible for providing direct services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault within the Detroit Police Department. Skills and abilities associated with the provision of customer services; independent and team functioning and ability to communicate with all levels of management is required. Independent travel is required with this position and the hours per day and week are eight (8) and forty (40) respectively. Employees, in this position must maintain a Detroit Police Department Driver’s License, and will be driving a Detroit Police Victim Assistance Program vehicle. Employees, in this position, have no supervisory responsibilities. Employees, in this title work in conjunction with the Detroit Police Department Victim Assistance Program, Detroit Police Department Special Victims Unit, and other relevant Detroit Police Department locations. The specific duties associated with this position are as follows:
Examples of Duties
Conduct interviews with victims in order to complete all required court forms and provide directives on their rights and responsibilities when applying for a Personal Protection Order.
Assist in transportation of victims, as needed.
Informing a victim of the availability of, and assisting the victim in obtaining, serving, modifying, or rescinding, a personal protection order.
Informing a victim of the availability of shelter, safety plans, counseling, other social services, and generic written materials about Michigan law.
Complete all related case documentation.
Complete monthly stats, timely.
Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
The desired candidate must possess one (1) year or more of experience in the area of the applied position. The skills, knowledge and minimum qualifications required for this position, are skills commensurate with the competition of a high school education.
The Desired candidate must possess a Valid Michigan Driver’s License and maintain a driving recorded that is in accordance to the Detroit Police Department standards to operate Department Vehicles prior to and throughout employment with the Detroit Police Department.
Supplemental Information
Employees in this position must maintain a Detroit Police Department Driver’s License, due to the requirement of driving a Detroit Police Victim Assistance Program Vehicle. All Detroit Police Victim Advocates are 100% contractual and exempt from all union affiliations.
Employees, in this position are employed under the Detroit Police Department Victim Assistance, but are funded under the FY 2023 Supplemental Family Violence Prevention and Services Act Grant.
Special Note: This is an at-will appointment, and the candidate selected serves at the pleasure of the Chief of Police. This is a grant funded position, and may be eliminated when the funding ends. Candidates will be required to undergo a full criminal background check prior to execution of contractual agreement or hiring.
Medical Plan Offering for Administrative Special Services Employees
The City of Detroit is pleased to continue to provide a medical plan option to our Administrative Special Services Employees for the 2020 plan year. This plan is provided by Blue Care Network of Michigan and utilizes their PCP Focus Network. This plan provides you with the opportunity to receive an enhanced level of benefits and pay less out of your paycheck for your medical plan. There are two important requirements that you should consider and understand if you should decide to enroll in this plan. You will have to choose a primary care physician that serves within the PCP Focus network. This primary care physician coordinates your care. The network includes over 22,000 Primary Care Physicians. There are also Wellness Requirements that you (the subscriber) must meet in order to remain in the enhanced level of benefit.
Administrative Special Services Staff (Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:
CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.
VACATION – Granted (1) day per pay period, not to exceed 20 days per fiscal year
PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws.
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium, no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.
This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.
Administrative Special Services Staff (Non-Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:
CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) Day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.
VACATION – Granted on the following basis:
Terms of Service Vacation leave Earned
Less than 6 months None
After 6 months & (1000 work hours)5 days
After 1 year An additional 5 days
2-5 years 10 days
6-7 years 11 days
8-9 years 12 days
10-12 years 13 days
15- years15- years
PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday
OVERTIME - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws.
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium; no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.
This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.
Agency
City of Detroit
Address
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Website
http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job
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