METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE & DAVIDSON COUNTY
Department of Human Resources

Invites Applications For The Position Of:

Immigrant & Refugee Specialist–Police

#NCS03526

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Must apply on line at:

This is a Non-Civil Service Job Announcement

SALARY: $39,360.00/Annually

ISSUE DATE:2/02/2018

FINAL FILING DATE:2/11/2018

THE POSITION:

This is a Non-Civil Service position with Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD). The position performs professional duties as a liaison between MNPD’s Family Intervention Program and refugee/immigrant communities in Davidson County. Provides case management, advocacy, information and referrals to these communities essential to operation of a program. Coordinates with other MNPD sections/units/divisions to facilitate culturally informed operations within the department. Performs related duties as required.

***All positions in the MNPD require an extensive background check.***

TYPICAL DUTIES:

  • Provide community outreach to identify victims of crime.
  • Provide case management to victims of crime as appropriate.
  • Refer victims of crime to community services.
  • Provide educational materials on victimization and community resources.
  • Develop outreach and educational materials.
  • Attend and coordinate community meetings; represent MNPD/VIP/FIP at community events/programs/meetings; and act as liaison with community agencies and MNPD personnel to facilitate efficient operation of the department.
  • Collaborate with agencies serving crime victims to provide services in targeted communities.
  • Initiate focus groups to identify barriers to communities accessing services.
  • Assume case management responsibilities and log daily assignments.
  • Coordinate, prepare, and maintain case records and reports; write statistical and narrative reports.
  • Research problems and recommend solutions.
  • May participate in development of budget estimates and justifications.
  • May devise office forms.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Behavioral Science such as Psychology, Social Work, Sociology,Community Organization, or a related field from an accredited college or university and some experience in social services, community outreach, or a related field with crime/trauma victims.Valid Driver License.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Thorough knowledge of human behavior and social problems.
  • Knowledge of immigrants and refugees.
  • Knowledge of case management principles and techniques.
  • Skilled in the use of a personal computer
  • Working knowledge of community resource agencies.
  • Skilled in public speaking.
  • Writing, speaking, and reading language(s) in addition to English is preferred.

**An Incomplete application or missing documents may result in disqualification.**
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