Victim Witness Coordinator

Summary of Position

This position provides appropriate services to victims of crime and information on criminal proceedings to witnesses as set forth in Chapter 950, Wisconsin Statutes and related laws or regulations. The role helps victims and witnesses navigate the criminal justice system, understand their role, exercise their rights, lessen negative impacts of the court process, and recover lost items or gain restitution. It also serves as a liaison among prosecutors, crime victims, witnesses, law enforcement, and human services providers, and assists prosecutors in interviewing victims and witnesses and managing them during court proceedings.

Primary Job Duties

• Provides and oversees comprehensive orientation and support services to victims and witnesses by program staff, including notifying them of their statutory rights, assisting them in exercising those rights, preparing them for court attendance and testimony, and offering information and referrals to community resources and agencies.
• Ensures the program is managed according to statutory and constitutional requirements and related guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Develops all procedures, protocols, forms, and brochures utilized by the Victim Witness Program, subject to review and approval by the District Attorney.
• Ensures records are maintained in an accurate, timely, and legal manner.
• Acts as liaison between victims and witnesses and the District Attorney’s Office.
• Schedules and attends meetings with prosecuting attorneys, assists attorneys in interviewing victims and witnesses, and comprehensively documents these meetings.
• Establishes communication and partnership with relevant community resources and agencies, coordinating services as needed.
• Provides training and orientation in the Victim Witness Program to other county staff, agencies, and the community.
• Effectively schedules witnesses at court, coordinating with professionals and arranging hotels and transportation when necessary.
• Writes grant applications for various programs as required.
• Prepares or assists in preparing budget reports, reimbursement reports, or other documentation as required and provides them to the appropriate reporting agency.

Other Experience and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years post‑high school education with emphasis in social work, criminal justice, psychology, paralegal, or a related field required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two years’ work experience in a law office, justice system, law enforcement, or related field required.
• Two years’ experience in office procedures, including knowledge of computer systems required.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.