Advocate Trainee Victim Witness Program
About The Position
Under close supervision, receives on-the-job training in the provision of advocate services to crime victims, witnesses, and their families. This role involves learning to provide information, advice, and assistance to crime victims and witnesses through interview processes, reviewing cases, and assisting with court appearances. The trainee will also attend public speaking engagements to educate the public about the program, provide referrals for services like counseling and social services, and answer questions regarding the criminal justice system. Additionally, the role includes assisting victims in preparing victim impact statements, preparing informational brochures, establishing cooperative working relationships, maintaining records, and learning to utilize electronic and manual information systems.
Requirements
- Four (4) years of professional experience providing advice and referral services to individuals or groups coping with social, emotional, psychological, or other problems OR possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
- Ability to learn and practice the methods used to conduct interviews.
- Ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations, and apply them to specific situations.
- Ability to gather and analyze information.
- Ability to provide advice and assistance to crime victims and witnesses.
- Ability to learn the problems encountered by crime victims and witnesses.
- Ability to learn how to evaluate and identify the types of services needed by crime victims and witnesses.
- Ability to provide referrals for crime victims and witnesses.
- Ability to prepare reports and maintain essential records and files.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those interested and/or involved in the work of the program.
- Must be a resident of New Jersey.
Nice To Haves
- Preference given to Salem County Residents.
Responsibilities
- Provide information, advice, and assistance to crime victims and witnesses through interview processes.
- Review cases with victims and witnesses.
- Assist victims and/or witnesses in resolving problems associated with court appearances.
- Attend public speaking engagements to learn how to educate the public about the program.
- Provide referrals for needed services such as counseling, social services, and self-help groups.
- Respond to questions or concerns regarding criminal justice system procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Assist victims in the preparation and delivery of victim impact statements.
- Prepare informational brochures.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those interested and/or involved in the work of the program.
- Maintain essential records and files.
- Utilize various types of electronic and/or manual information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Benefits
- Health, Pharmacy, and Dental Insurance
- State Pension and Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal)
- Vision Insurance
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- 457(b) Accounts
- Credit Union Membership
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
