What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Victim Witness Advocate position at Gloucester County?
PART-TIME GRANT FUNDED POSITION
Victim Witness Advocate
(Work as Required)
(Work as Required)
This position is open until filled; review of applications will begin immediately.
Under general supervision, the Victim/Witness Advocate explains complexities of the criminal justice system and provides crisis intervention services and referrals for specialized counseling or social services to victims of and witnesses to crime.
Employee must exercise considerable tact, courtesy, and discretion in frequent contact with program clients, criminal justice agencies, and the general public.
Completes work within the framework and mandates of any grant funding this position.
Reports to Victim Witness Coordinator and the Commonwealth’s Attorney.
- Assists victims.
- Provides crisis intervention services.
- Prepares witnesses for participation in trial proceedings.
- Provides victims and witnesses with information on any significant developments.
- Provides written material and informs victims about compensation available to them.
- Provides written material about and an explanation of victim impact statements.
- Provides written material about restitution.
- Arranges transportation services.
- Coordinates and implements direct services to crime victims.
- Establishes and maintains case files.
- Maintains all policies and procedures set forth by the Commonwealth’s Attorney.
- When appropriate and as required by law, review plea agreements with victims.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Possession of a high school diploma/GED, plus college courses in criminal justice, sociology, or a related field.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in direct delivery of human services.
To be considered for this position, your online application must include three (3) professional references.
Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in direct delivery of human services.
To be considered for this position, your online application must include three (3) professional references.
Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.
Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace
OUR Community: Gloucester County