Director of Victim-Witness Services
About The Position
Under administrative direction, performs professional and administrative work in leading the victim witness services unit, managing the Victim/Witness Assistance Program, supervising two victim advocates, liaising with multiple agencies on multidisciplinary teams for special/ vulnerable victims (child abuse, elder abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence victims), and serves on the office leadership team. This position requires excellent communication skills and considerable tact and a desire to help and work with crime victims from many different backgrounds. The Victim/Witness Assistance Program provides services and support to victims and witnesses for the purpose of alleviating crime related trauma and encouraging cooperation/participation in the criminal justice system. Work involves developing, planning and implementing program services to meet victim/witness needs, requirements of the Victim Witness Rights Act as written in §19.2-11.01 of the Virginia Code and the guidelines of the Department of Criminal Justice Services.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills
- Considerable tact
- Desire to help and work with crime victims from many different backgrounds
- Developing, planning and implementing program services to meet victim/witness needs
- Meeting requirements of the Victim Witness Rights Act as written in §19.2-11.01 of the Virginia Code
- Meeting guidelines of the Department of Criminal Justice Services
Nice To Haves
- Prior direct victim advocate experience
- Deep knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system, including justice-system based advocates
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or criminal justice
- Strong interpersonal skills, including focusing on a growth mindset, following a collaborative approach, and ability to work both independently and on different office teams
- Equivalent experience will be considered
Responsibilities
- Manages program budget, funds and expenditures to include grant development and administration
- Provides direct assistance and services to victims of crimes and witnesses to include crisis intervention, emergency assistance, and referrals to other agencies
- Informs victims regarding the legal proceedings
- Prepares victims and witnesses for participation in trial proceedings
- Prepares a variety of reports, statistical information and summaries regarding program activities
- Coordinates services with other agencies
- Supervises Victim-Witness staff, including interns and volunteers
Benefits
- Competitive health, dental and vision insurance
- Generous vacation/sick leave benefits
- 13 paid holidays a year
- Membership in the Virginia Retirement System
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
