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Job Description
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
Job Summary
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. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Under general supervision, review and determine pro gram eligibility for financial assistance in compliance with statutory requirements of the Victims of Crime Program.
Essential 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.
Job Duties
Review applications for assistance under the Victims of Crime Program to determine eligibility for program benefits, extent of the injury or finan cial hardship, and the amount and type of award sought by victims.
Contact victims and conduct compre hensive interviews to obtain statements involving crimes; obtain victim signatures on release forms to obtain med ical records, police reports, employer verification of lost wages, and veri fi cation of insurance coverage or other sources of fund ing such as public assistance or the county sexual assault fund for which the victim may be eligible.
Perform field work to verify victim statements by contacting local law enforcement agencies, medical providers, employers and insurers to obtain copies of needed reports and records.
Review and interpret police reports, medical records and claims to deter mine if eligibility condi tions exist in accordance with State law under the Victims of Crime 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, including orders directing payment of compensation and provide case files, rebuttal statements and testimony as needed for appellate level reviews.
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.
Prepare and maintain files, records and statistics and pre pare periodic activity reports for management review.
Develop and maintain contacts within the community such as law enforce ment officials, medical providers and other agencies providing support to victims to establish primary and secondary payor status; refer victims to other appropriate resources, and promote community awareness.
May supervise administrative support staff by providing input toward employee selec tion, conducting training, assigning and reviewing work, conducting per formance appraisals and implementing disciplinary actions.
Conduct outreach presentations to the public, law enforcement officers and staff of various agencies regarding program objectives and related laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of: interviewing skills; word processing, database and statistical reporting; oral and written communication skills.
Ability to: interpret rules, regulations, policies and procedures; elicit information through interviewing and investigative tech niques; make basic mathematical computations; use tact and good judgment when eliciting information from victims; write concise, logical, grammatically correct correspondence and reports to explain facts and render decisions for program eligi bility under State law; speak on a one-to-one basis using appropriate vocabulary and grammar; read medical reports, crime reports and legal documents at an interpretative level and apply the information to eligibility cri teria; effectively interact and work objectively with persons from a variety of social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds; establish and maintain records in a confidential manner; document facts and prepare clear and understandable case notes; establish rapport and gain the trust of others.
Recruiter Contact Information: Victoria Sheehan - Torisheehan@admin.nv.gov
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.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
- Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
- Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
- Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
- Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
- No Nevada state income tax.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
- Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .
*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
Closing Date/Time: 3/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific - Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
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STATE OF NEVADA
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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