Examiner

Safety

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

Administrative Specialist I (S)

60086593

NC08

Start your journey towards success! The Office of Victim Compensation Services is currently accepting applications for a Claims Examiner. Continue reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NC DPS).

This position responds to frequent requests from claimants, care providers, management and the general public about both specific claims and programmatic issues. The major purpose is to determine the eligibility of compensable expenses submitted under the Crime Victims Compensation Program. Since the bills are complex, determining eligibility will require an extensive knowledge of the program guidelines. The duties are:
•Provides direct services to adult and child victims of violent crimes, in accordance with the powers and duties of the Crime Victims Compensation Division.
•Establishes and maintains a resource network with health care and human services organizations.
•Establishes and maintains a directory of service agencies which provide assistance to victims of violent crimes.
•Implements a system of data collection and processing which will provide timely and accurate information for use by the Department, law enforcement and other public agencies, the media and General Assembly.

This position requires direct communication with various individuals within the organization including the Director, Commission Members and Legal Staff.

The primary purpose Of the Office of Victim Compensation Services Section (OVCS) is to serve the victims of North Carolina in various capacities through the two NCCS mandated programs comprised of – Crime Victim Compensation and Rape Victims Assistance. The Crime Victim Compensation Program reimburses citizens who suffer medical expenses and lost wages as a result of being an innocent victim of a crime committed in North Carolina according to NCGS Chapter 15B. This program works directly with the North Carolina Crime Victims Compensation Commission; whose primary purpose is to compensate victims of crime for certain monetary expenses that were incurred as the result of a violent act committed against them. The Rape Victim Assistance program provides free forensic medical examinations for victims of rape or sex offenses according to NCGS Chapter 143B-1200. Victims of rape, assault, child sexual abuse, domestic violence and drunk driving as well as the families of homicide victims are eligible to apply financial help.

The primary purpose Of the North Carolina Crime Victims Compensation Commission is to compensate victims of crime for certain monetary expenses that were incurred as the result of a violent act committed against them.
The Office of Victim Compensation Services provides information and direct services as outlined in the General Statutes and NC Department Of Public Safety policy providing training to intra-agency and inter-agency personnel, conducting outreach to victims, communities, and agencies across NC. to ensure the utilization of the two programs. The Office of Victim Compensation Services develops victim service policies, procedures, and programs within DPS.

Teresa A Mitchell

TERESA.MITCHELL@NCDPS.GOV