Victim Advocacy Coordinator

Job Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, provide notification and court accompaniment to victims regarding cases represented by the Office of the South Carolina Attorney General in prosecutorial matters. Assistance to victims is provided in a trauma-informed manner.

• Secure the Victim Impact Statement (VIS)
• Provide notification of court proceedings
• Advise of the victim’s rights to participate
• Follow up after case disposition to provide victim's contact information and VIS to appropriate post-adjudication agencies
• Accompany victims to court proceedings
• Provide emotional/social support and information to ensure the victim understands case status, court procedures, and possible outcomes
• Ensure the victim's input is communicated to the prosecutor
• Maintain an accurate case record system
• Document files to ensure compliance with applicable laws
• Confer with victims in person, by telephone, text message, or email regarding case status and/or needed services
• Keep apprised of victim-related statute changes, case law, and current best practices for victim services providers
• Obtain the statutorily required educational credits for a Victim Service Provider and by the Department of Crime Victim Services Training, Provider Certification, and Statistical Analysis (CVST)

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of victim advocacy experience
• A master's degree or a victim advocacy certification may be substituted for work experience
• Position may require overnight travel
• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends

Qualifications

• A thorough knowledge of the SC Criminal Justice System and the duties of Victim Service Providers as outlined by state statute
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the area of employment
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
• Fifteen days of annual (vacation) leave per year
• Fifteen days of sick leave per year
• Thirteen paid holidays each year
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Additional Comments

DRUG SCREENING, CREDIT CHECK, DELINQUENT TAX CHECK, SLED BACKGROUND CHECK, AND GRIEVANCE CHECK ARE REQUIRED. THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. EEOP Utilization Report available upon request

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. If you have a limitation or disability that requires an accommodation during the application process, please let us know by emailing recruitment@scag.gov