What are the responsibilities and job description for the Victim/Witness Coordinator position at City of Marysville, WA?
This position is responsible for contacting and interviewing victims and witnesses under the direction of the City’s Prosecutors; assisting in the preparation, organization and maintenance of related records and reports; assessing safety needs of victims and referring to appropriate community resources; educating victims about the criminal justice system and assisting them throughout the pending criminal case.
The nature of the work performed is highly confidential and follows established procedures and general directions; incumbents operate independently and apply established guidelines and alternatives to make routine judgments and decisions.
Examples of Job Duties
Other duties may be assigned as needed.
- Interviews victims, assesses safety needs, and provides information and referrals to appropriate community agencies; maintains ongoing contact with victims throughout the criminal case process; and maintains detailed records documenting victim communication.
- Interviews victims; prepares reports and summaries for the Prosecutors, including documentation of victim contacts; assists prosecutors in preparing cases for hearings and trials; and prepares reports for the court as requested.
- Interviews witnesses, maintains ongoing contact with witnesses throughout the criminal case process; and maintains detailed records documenting witness communications.
- Documents case activity in the case management system; prioritizes assigned cases based on court calendars and operational needs; maintains case tracking systems for individual caseloads; and ensures written reports are submitted to prosecutors at arraignment, pre-trial and trial.
- Assists in the preparation, organization and maintenance of case related records including case lists, victim files, and resource information; and provides information to city Prosecutors and other appropriate staff as required.
- Attends and assists victims during arraignment, trial, and subsequent hearings.
- Coordinates with individuals, agencies working, and other individuals involved in assigned cases to facilitate communication and support case progression.
- Serves as backup to the Confidential Legal Assistant as assigned.
Qualifications
A combination of the experience, education, and training listed below which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.
Experience:
- One year experience in area of domestic violence services, witness interviewing in a legal office, family law and guardianship, or related field.
Education and Training:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
Work Environment
The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move 10 to 20 pounds; and seldom lift and/or move 21 to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
This position works in an office, and the noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
Non-represented
The City of Marysville offers a comprehensive benefit package for regular full-time employees.
Regular part-time employees may be eligible for medical and dental coverage; however, they are not eligible for vision coverage. Their spouses and dependents are not eligible for health insurance coverage.
[Note: Represented employees may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on their union contracts. Those employees should consult their union agreements for specific information about their benefits]
Insurance Benefits:
- Medical - choice of Premera Blue Cross or Kaiser Permanante.
- Employer pays 100% of employee's monthly premiums and 90% of dependent/qualified domestic partner's premiums.
- Vision
- Dental
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dual Insurance Incentive Program
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
- Sick Leave
- Jury Duty/Military Leave
- State of Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
- 457 Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
- HRA/VEBA plan
- Optional plans for life insurance, disability, and accident coverage
- Flexible Spending Account Plan
- Direct Deposit
- Credit Union Membership
Salary : $38 - $48