Victim Witness Coordinator 26-13
Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities
The Victim Witness Coordinator shall respond to victims regarding the emotional, physical and financial aftermath of victimization; perform initial screening of citizens involved with cases assigned to Assistant Attorneys General; prepare and maintain records of victim contacts; provide victims with orientation to the Criminal Justice process, keeping them apprised of updates; assess financial loss of victims and provide information regarding Crime Victims Compensation; and represent the Office of the Attorney General within the social service community. It is the also the responsibility of the Victim Witness Coordinator to assess problems and, when appropriate, provide citizens with referrals to alternate community organizations for additional assistance.
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree (or the equivalent thereof) in behavioral sciences, sociology, criminal justice and/or social work
- Extensive knowledge of community resources and social agencies
- Outstanding multi-level communication (diversity)
- Attendance and the ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and the general public are essential functions of this position
Benefits
- Complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis
- Access to many great benefits including health and dental insurance, free vision insurance, pension benefits through the State Employees'; Retirement System, deferred compensation, commuter savings program, flexible spending, life insurance benefit, disability coverage, employee assistance program, holidays, vacation days, personal days, floating holiday, sick days, semi-monthly payroll, health and dental cost ranges, and more