Director of Victim Services

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a Director of Victim Services. The Director serves as the agency’s principal authority on victims' rights and safety, providing strategic leadership over a comprehensive suite of programs designed to protect and inform victims of crime throughout the Commonwealth. This role is responsible for bridging the gap between complex legal proceedings and the victims impacted by them, ensuring the seamless delivery of trauma-informed services during the appellate and civil commitment processes.

Requirements

At least five (5) years of professional experience working directly in victim advocacy, specifically with survivors of violent crimes.
Deep understanding of the criminal justice system and the specific legal processes involved in appellate cases and civil commitments.
Highly knowledgeable about state and local victim resources, including trauma-informed counseling, emergency shelter, and legal aid.
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative partnerships with a variety of agencies and manage complex, grant-funded programs.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; experience training diverse audiences and speaking publicly on sensitive victim-related issues.
Demonstrated computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite for reporting and documentation.

Nice To Haves

An undergraduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Education, or a related field.
Frequent travel across the Commonwealth and occasional overnight and out-of-state travel.
Must pass a comprehensive background check.

Responsibilities

Manage the statewide Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) providing victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking with a legal substitute address.
Coordinate the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) with law enforcement and service providers to identify victims at highest risk of homicide.
Direct the Victim Notification Program (VNP) for victims regarding State Appeals Cases and the Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators (SVP).
Oversee the Identity Theft Passport Program, issuing credentials to victims of identity crime.
Develop and deliver training for law enforcement, judicial staff, and community partners on trauma-informed care, victimology, and survivor rights.
Lead the planning and facilitation of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week activities and other statewide awareness projects.
Represent the Office of the Attorney General at local, state, and national conferences and training seminars.
Identify funding opportunities, author grant applications, and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
Manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and the production of legislative and performance reports.
Maintain collaborative partnerships with state agencies, non-profits, and the private sector.
Serve as a keynote speaker or lead facilitator for educational institutions and civic organizations regarding victimology and the legal process.