Crime Victim Coordinator

Brazoria County•Texas 77515, TX

11d•$41,600•Onsite

About The Position

Work involves developing, implementing, and administering victim programs/services; providing crisis counseling; providing referral services; and interfacing with community organizations involved in crime victim services. This is a grant-funded position and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funds year by year. Knowledge/experience in obtaining/maintaining grants a plus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No criminal history.
Discretion.
Analytical thinking.
Articulate writing and verbal skills.
Good interpersonal relations.
Good character.
Organizational skills.
Compassion and ability to empathize with crime victims.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge/experience in obtaining/maintaining grants.
College degree.
Conversational Spanish speaking ability.

Responsibilities

Locate and communicate with victims/witnesses.
Assist victims with victim impact statements and explain their legal rights as a crime victim.
Assist victims in obtaining financial/counseling assistance via the Attorney General’s office.
Provide a basic level of emotional support to victims.
Act as an escort for court/appointments.
Serve as the primary contact within the D.A.'s office for victims.
Assist victims with protective orders.
Assist prosecutors with collecting restitution for victims.
Keep victims updated as to the status of their cases.
Organize and participate in ceremonies honoring victims of crime.
Perform detailed victim data entry into a computer system.
Capture statistical data for grant purposes.
Enter all contact information/data into a computer system.
Maintain confidential victim files.