Court Coordinator for Victim Assistance

The City of Independence is soliciting bids from qualified bidders for Court Coordinator for Victim Assistance. The organization selected will provide assistance to individuals who are victims according to the domestic violence docket of the City’s Municipal Court. The scope of work includes providing a Coordinator for Victim Assistance, selecting and training individuals to provide services, and providing monthly statements showing hours spent by the Coordinator and volunteers. The successful vendor must have a high school diploma, demonstrated training and experience in domestic violence, and the ability to work well with victims, court personnel, and volunteers. • The contract will be for a period of 36 months. • The City encourages equal opportunity employment. • The successful vendor must secure all necessary current licenses and permits required by law and City Code. • The vendor must maintain professional liability insurance, commercial general liability insurance, automobile insurance, and worker's compensation insurance.