What are the responsibilities and job description for the Victim Advocate position at Christian County MO?
Job Description
The Christian County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for a full-time Victim Advocate. The Victim Advocate will support victims and witnesses going through the criminal justice process by providing information. The Victim Advocate will support victims and witnesses by keeping victims and witnesses appraised regarding court dates and court events. Victim Advocates will provide victims and witnesses information about the constitutional and statutory rights afforded to victims of and witnesses to crimes. The victim advocate will be knowledgeable regarding resources in the community to share about available resources to the victims and witnesses. The Victim Advocate will frequently attend court proceedings. Qualified candidates will be able to exercise good judgment, be a team player and be patient. The qualified candidate will be knowledgeable of the criminal justice process, must be able to work under pressure and deadlines. The Christian County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is a fileless office. PROSECUTER by KARPEL is their case management system; therefore, the successful candidate will also be proficient at keyboarding.
Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years of previous experience working with victims and a degree in criminal justice, psychology or a related degree. The qualified candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. This is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to random drug screenings.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.45 - $25.64 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $26