What are the responsibilities and job description for the Victim Assistance Coordinator position at Harris County Attorney's Office?
Job Description
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office employs Victim Assistance Coordinators (VACs) to provide victims of crime with criminal justice information, emotional support, and notification of their rights in compliance with the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. As part of their duties, VACs make initial contact with victims, provide case update, assist with State Crime Victims’ Compensation paperwork, assist with the Victim Impact Statement (VIS), translation for prosecutors (if bilingual), attend pre-trial meetings, provide court accompaniment, make referrals to community partners and services, and answer questions about the criminal justice process.
This position is supported through grant funding and is therefore contingent upon the continuation of such funding. In the event the grant is not renewed, the position may be discontinued. Funding for this role is currently authorized through September 30, 2026.
Required Education/Experience
Harris County offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for regular (full-time) employees, which includes:
Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual status updates. If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you directly. We truly appreciate your interest in joining our team.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office employs Victim Assistance Coordinators (VACs) to provide victims of crime with criminal justice information, emotional support, and notification of their rights in compliance with the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. As part of their duties, VACs make initial contact with victims, provide case update, assist with State Crime Victims’ Compensation paperwork, assist with the Victim Impact Statement (VIS), translation for prosecutors (if bilingual), attend pre-trial meetings, provide court accompaniment, make referrals to community partners and services, and answer questions about the criminal justice process.
This position is supported through grant funding and is therefore contingent upon the continuation of such funding. In the event the grant is not renewed, the position may be discontinued. Funding for this role is currently authorized through September 30, 2026.
Required Education/Experience
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Victim Studies, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field or ten (10) years of documented work experience working with victims of crime in a law enforcement, social services organization, or in a health care setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing to produce clear correspondence, concise histories, and properly documented records and reports.
- Must be bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to speak, read, and write proficiently in both languages.
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department. May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek.
- $65,603.20 annually
Harris County offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for regular (full-time) employees, which includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Wellness programs
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Ten (10) vacation days per year during the first five years of service (increases with tenure)
- Eleven (11) County holidays plus 1 floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care and Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Retirement pension through the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS)
- Transportation assistance through the Metro Ride Sponsor Program
Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual status updates. If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you directly. We truly appreciate your interest in joining our team.
Salary : $65,603