VICTIM ADVOCATE TRAINEE- SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER TRAINEE (PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE)

Genesee County, MI • Flint, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs professional casework duties in the Prosecutor's Office; provides victims of violent and/or assaultive crimes and/or victim's family members, with information regarding their rights pursuant to the Michigan Crime Victims Act; provides assistance to clients through case management of cases within the criminal justice system; makes referrals to community agencies upon request works under the supervision of the Crime Victim Service Supervisor and performs duties as required.

Requirements

• Completion of Bachelor's degree in psychology, pre-law or social service work within twelve (12) months of hire
• Completed internship program for at least one (1) term within a Prosecuting Attorney's office, Police Department, Domestic Violence shelter, Child Advocacy agency, an educational setting or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conducts interviews with appropriate parties as required
• Writes case histories and/or casework studies and makes recommendations
• Counsel's adults and/or juveniles as directed
• Makes referrals to community agencies
• Processing paperwork for Crime Victim Rights and Crime Victim Compensation
• Accompanying victims to court
• Assisting APAs with victim contact
• General work under supervision of Social Workers, Lead Social Workers and Casework Supervisor along with guidance of attorney staff
• Works in the District, Circuit- Family Division and Circuit Criminal division courts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level