DOC Victim Services Unit Director

State of Vermont • Waterbury, VT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The DOC Victim Services Unit Director oversees the design, implementation, and management of the Vermont Department of Corrections' victim services program. The role prioritizes victims as primary consumers of correctional services and fosters community partnerships to strengthen victim support networks in collaboration with internal and community partners. The Director supports restorative justice practices across field and facility sites, policy development, training, cross-departmental communication, DOC staff supervision and development, and management of the automatic victim notification system.

The position directly supervises a Senior Victim Service Specialist and three geographically dispersed Victim Service Specialists. The position is based at the Waterbury State Office Complex and may require travel throughout Vermont.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in criminal justice or the broad field of human services.
• At least two years of planning, policy, or supervisory experience.
• Pass the level of background investigation applicable to the position; checks may include Vermont and/or national criminal records, DMV records, and adult and child abuse registries, as appropriate.
• Private means of transportation must be available for frequent travel.
• Ability to interact and work with Department staff, the general public, and state and local officials.
• Compassion, empathy, and dedication to supporting the rights and well-being of crime victims and the people in the unit and corrections system who work with them.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice or a human services field.
• At least one year of experience in victim services, social work, or a related field.
• Previous experience working within the criminal justice system, particularly in a corrections setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage the Department of Corrections' victim services program.
• Prioritize victims as primary consumers of correctional services.
• Foster community partnerships to strengthen victim support networks in collaboration with internal and community partners.
• Support restorative justice practices across field and facility sites.
• Contribute to policy development, training, and cross-departmental communication.
• Supervise and develop DOC staff.
• Manage the automatic victim notification system.
• Directly supervise a Senior Victim Service Specialist and three geographically dispersed Victim Service Specialists.

Benefits

• 80% state-paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• State defined benefit pension plan and deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Low-cost group life insurance.
• Incentive-based wellness program.
• Qualified employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed