Victim Witness Advocate

The Henry County District Attorney’s Office (Flint Judicial Circuit) is located approximately 30 minutes south of Atlanta.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate efforts to serve victims of crimes by working with law enforcement agencies, Magistrate Court, and Superior Court to establish and maintain victim notification procedures from the time of the offender’s arrest through the resolution of the case.
• Assist with compensation claims, victim impact statements, and advising of available resources based on the Victim Bill of Rights.
• Enter data regarding victim services into the Tracker data entry system, including victim contact and services provided.
• Attend court proceedings and notify victims of crime of proceedings and outcomes, when possible. Court-appropriate dress is required.
• Provide referral information and assistance to victims regarding the criminal justice system, victim’s compensation, restitution, counseling services, emergency shelter, and area support groups for victims.
• Provide information to law enforcement agencies and community service providers regarding the Victims’ Bill of Rights, the criminal justice system, and area service providers, including crime victim’s compensation for felony victims.

Requirements

• Knowledge and competency equivalent to an undergraduate degree in fields such as criminal justice, human services, paralegal studies, or related fields, along with advanced administrative assistant and organizational skills.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the objectives and functions of the program and the workings of the criminal justice system.
• Ability to work with and provide services to individuals of all backgrounds and cultures, as well as the ability to work under the direction of the District Attorney and Program Director.
• Ability to coordinate services with various agency representatives.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, computer proficiency, and telephone skills.
• Superior customer service skills, a positive attitude, personal responsibility, and a strong sense of responsibility to the community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the judicial process with respect to victims’ rights and case filings.
• Experience working with prosecutors and law enforcement.
• Bilingual (preferred but not required).

Benefits

• Employment is contingent upon completion and satisfactory results of a background check, fingerprinting, criminal history check, motor vehicle driver’s history check, and pre-employment drug screening.
• Reasonable accommodations provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Pay

Salary Range: $57,355.40

Contact Number: 770-288-6400