Director of Victim Services

Job Duties

The Director oversees a complex portfolio of programs designed to bridge the gap between legal proceedings and victim safety:

• Programmatic Oversight: Address Confidentiality Program (ACP): Manage the statewide program providing victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking with a legal substitute address to prevent perpetrators from locating them.
• Lethality Assessment Program (LAP): Coordinate with law enforcement and service providers to implement evidence-based risk assessment tools that identify victims at highest risk of homicide.
• Victim Notification Program (VNP): Direct the notification process for victims regarding State Appeals Cases and the Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators (SVP), ensuring timely and sensitive communication during high-stakes legal transitions.
• Identity Theft Passport Program: Oversee the issuance of credentials to victims of identity crime to assist them in clearing their records and resolving financial/legal disputes.
• Advocacy: Develop and deliver training for law enforcement, judicial staff, and community partners on trauma-informed care, victimology, and the legal rights of survivors. Lead the planning and facilitation of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week activities and other statewide awareness projects. Represent the Office of the Attorney General at local, state, and national conferences and training seminars.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of professional experience working directly in victim advocacy, specifically with survivors of violent crimes.
• Must possess a deep understanding of the criminal justice system and the specific legal processes involved in appellate cases and civil commitments.
• Must be highly knowledgeable about state and local victim resources, including trauma-informed counseling, emergency shelter, and legal aid.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative partnerships with a variety of agencies and manage complex, grant-funded programs.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; experience training diverse audiences and speaking publicly on sensitive victim-related issues.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite for reporting and documentation.

Additional Considerations

This position requires frequent travel across the Commonwealth and occasional overnight and out-of-state travel. The successful candidate must pass a comprehensive background check.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.

Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment
Phone: 804-786-2071
Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us