STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- VICTIM ADVOCATE I - 21006509
About The Position
The Victim Advocate I position provides direct support to victims of crime throughout each stage of the Criminal Justice System. Victim Advocates act as a liaison between the Assistant State Attorney and the victims involved in criminal cases prosecuted by the Office of the State Attorney. The role involves making initial contact with victims to explain the criminal justice process, referring them to appropriate community resources, and advising them of their rights. This position requires maintaining and documenting ongoing contact with victims, keeping them informed of their right to attend and provide input at crucial court hearing stages. The Victim Advocate serves as the primary emotional support for victims and provides guidance during the criminal justice process. Additionally, the position requires attending depositions, conducting victim office interviews, attending court proceedings, and assisting victims with paperwork as necessary.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency.
- Experience in criminal justice, social science, counseling, public contact, or customer service, or an equivalent of training and experience.
- Ability to pass a background check for employment.
- Proof of identity and proof of US citizenship OR legal right to work in the United States (E-Verify participant).
- Adherence to a "harassment-free" workplace policy.
- Honesty, confidentiality, and professional conduct.
- Practice safe workplace policies and procedures.
- Maintain satisfactory attendance and job performance level.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree may be substituted for experience.
- Background in social work, criminal justice, psychology, and/or related field.
- Training and/or work experience in the dynamics of victimization, community services, and crisis intervention.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to victims of crime through each stage of the Criminal Justice System.
- Act as a liaison between the Assistant State Attorney and victims involved in criminal cases.
- Make initial contact with victims of crime to explain the criminal justice process.
- Refer victims to appropriate community resources.
- Advise victims of their rights within the criminal justice system.
- Maintain and document ongoing contact with victims.
- Keep victims informed of their right to attend and provide input at each crucial stage of the court hearing.
- Serve as the primary emotional support for victims.
- Provide guidance to victims during the criminal justice process.
- Attend depositions.
- Hold victim office interviews.
- Attend court proceedings.
- Assist victims with paperwork as necessary.
Benefits
- State Attorneys JAC Pay Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
