Victim Services Specialist - Las Vegas
Company: Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Responsible for maintaining a
caseload of victims of alcohol and drugged driving who are in need
of short-term crisis intervention, emotional support, grief support
groups, and appropriate referral sources for continued long-term
needs. Provide court accompaniment and guidance with legal,
financial, and medical systems. Work in conjunction with other
Victim Services employees to provide consultation and support to
victims where needed. Previous victim services/advocacy work with
victims of impaired driving crashes is preferred. This is a remote
position in which the selected candidate must reside in the general
Las Vegas Area. The salary for this position is $45,000. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS: Utilizing independent judgment, conduct individual needs
assessments on victims/survivors of alcohol and drugged driving
crashes for emotional support, information, and referrals,
implementing beneficial interventions based upon those assessments.
Maintain current assessment of victim’s coping and need for further
referrals. Based upon assessment, create and implement a tailored
case management action plan for victims, which may include grief
support assistance, crisis intervention, referrals for long-term
counseling issues and other basic needs, as well as support group
facilitation. May accompany victims/survivors to justice
proceedings as appropriate. Provide advocacy by assisting in the
protection and exertion of victims/survivors rights and educating
others about the criminal and civil justice systems. Conduct
community needs assessments and analyze results to determine the
development, facilitation, and implementation of appropriate victim
services, programs and events. Based upon results of community
needs assessments, create and implement effective outreach
strategies to reach victims and survivors of drunk and drugged
driving crashes who may not otherwise be aware of MADD Victim
Services. Utilizing analysis of community needs assessment,
establish and utilize a network of key individuals in the legal,
medical, and social service systems to facilitate assistance for
victims/survivors. Collect and maintain community resource
information to share with victims and other Victim Services
employees. Recruit, screen, train, deploy, and recognize volunteers
who provide assistance in meeting Victim Service initiatives.
Maintain accurate case records, statistical information and grant
reports for each victim case according to MADD and grant standards
and guidelines. May be responsible for grant writing and reporting
to grantor and MADD. Other duties as assigned. POSITION
REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree is required in a human services
field of study (i.e. social work, psychology, sociology, criminal
justice) with a minimum of one year of experience in victim
advocacy (specifically case management) OR grief support work
(specifically bereaved individuals due to death) Equivalent
experience that includes experience in victim advocacy
(specifically case management) and/or grief support work
(specifically bereaved individuals due to death). Reliable
transportation to court attendance is required along with a
flexible schedule. Strong organizational skills, be detail oriented
with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects and
execute in a high-volume environment. Excellent communication
skills with the ability to develop and convey thoughts clearly,
logically and concisely both orally and in writing, using
appropriate grammar and command of the English language. Ability to
work both independently and with others to resolve issues and
maintain composure and professionalism in an environment of
changing and/or multiple priorities. Must be able to work on a time
table, meet deadlines, follow instructions and accept direction on
given assignments. Strong work ethic with the ability to maintain a
high activity level. Must have exceptional internal and external
customer service orientation. Must have demonstrated computer
skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook and be familiar
with entering data into on-line systems. Should also have basic
record keeping and math skills. Ability to maintain social, ethical
and organizational standards in job related activities, at work and
in the community. Ability to maintain workplace confidentiality and
take ownership/accountability for own actions and aspects of the
job. Demonstrated commitment, passion and compassion for the
mission of MADD. BENEFITS Eligible within first 30-45 days Health,
Dental, Vision Retirement 403(b) employer matching 4 weeks accrued
vacation 12 Paid Holidays per calendar year Up to 3 Floating
Holidays per calendar year Paid Sick Time Modified Tuition
Reimbursement Maternity/Paternity Leave Basic Life, AD&D,
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance covered by Employer
FSA, HRA Employee Assistance Program How to Apply: Please provide
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