Job Description

This position is responsible for the delivery of a broad array of services to all victims and witnesses of adult and juvenile offender crimes. This position also ensures victims of their rights established in the Crime Victims’ Act for victims of adult offenders and those other rights established under the law. This position is responsible for following the policies and procedures developed by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) and the Cumberland County District Attorney (DA) for Victim Services Division (VSD) personnel and services.

5-Factor Grade: 103

Position Code: VW3003

Minimum starting compensation: $17.98/hour or $35,061.00/year (37.5 hour work weeks)

Current Cumberland County Employees will follow the County Promotion/Demotion policy.

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Responsibilities

• Provides a broad array of services to juvenile crime victims and witnesses following federal, state, and local standards including, but not limited to providing victims’ rights information, referring victims to other agencies, reminding victims of their right to submit a Victim Impact Statement and/or Restitution form, notifying victims of court dates and case dispositions, and supporting victims, witnesses, and their families when an advocate is not available.
• Maintains and updates juvenile files involving all victims, to include the filing of important victim paperwork in the DA and VSD files, and to include maintaining statistical data counts as required by the DA and grant reporting requirements.
• Requests and files all juvenile discovery/evidence for the DA. Redacts and distributes all juvenile discovery/evidence to defense counsel.
• Use databases to enter information as it relates to victims, witnesses and the status of a juvenile case.
• Generates subpoenas in PMS for juvenile court proceedings. Notifies victims, witnesses, and police of all subpoenas that are cancelled.
• Handles the payment of office bills and purchase order requests through the Lawson System.
• Provides telephone reception duties and provides care to walk-in clients.
• Assists the Juvenile Court Program Coordinator in the monitoring of all juvenile offender cases where there is a crime victim.
• Performs general office duties.
• Attends trainings and meetings as required.
• Maintains state and federal clearances and certifications.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

A. EDUCATION/TRAINING: High school graduate. Experience with Windows, Microsoft software, and Microsoft Excel. Good typing skills. Must take training as required by PCCD, Human Resources and the Court Program Manager.

B. WORK EXPERIENCE: 2 years’ experience working in an office.

C. CLEARANCES: Must have completed PA State Police Response for Criminal Record Check (Employment), PA Child Abuse History Certification (Employment), Certificate of Completion of Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse (Mandated Reporting), and FBI Fingerprints Based Record Check.

Company Description

Mission Statement:The most livable community with the most efficient and effective public services in Pennsylvania.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!
Cumberland County Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Cumberland County acknowledges and celebrates the unique characteristics of our residents, employees, and visitors. We identify diversity as a strength and consider it a growing, valuable asset of our community. We thoughtfully offer services and opportunities by understanding the different needs of our residents and actively engaging the underrepresented. Everyone who lives, works, and visits Cumberland County will benefit from our commitment to a welcoming environment.

Benefits

Medical Benefits:

• Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Wellness program with wellness incentives
• Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance
• United Concordia Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits:

• County Retirement Pension
  • 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax
  • Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
  • Normal Retirement Options:
    • Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
    • Age 60 with any amount of credited service
• Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Military Time Buy Back Options

Paid Time Off:

• Vacation
  • 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt)
  • 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
  • Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
• Personal
  • 3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• Sick
  • 5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• 12 Paid County Holidays
  • No waiting period to receive paid holidays

Additional Benefits:

• Educational Assistance
  • 80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance