VICTIM ADVOCATE
About The Position
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The associates of Jackson County fill a vast array of positions, but they are all part of one team, sharing a common goal - serving the citizens of Jackson County. Jackson County is a wonderful place to work! We offer excellent benefits, including health care, dental, life insurance, vacation time, sick leave and a pension plan, plus many more! If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Two years of experience working with the public in Human Services delivery.
- Must have a Victim Advocate Certificate or have successfully completed course requirements of a victim advocacy training program.
- Must submit to/pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for notifying and providing information to victims/witnesses regarding hearing dates, pleas, trials, and sentencing
- Advises and assists victims with the filing of state compensation claims
- Provides general support and advocacy services to crime victims
- Elicits facts relating to the crime and informs victims the various stages of the legal process
- Helps victims and witnesses to understand how the criminal justice system operates and ensures that victims' interests are represented
- Confers with law enforcement and/or other legal or professional personnel with respect to victim's initial condition and circumstances surrounding the crime.
Benefits
- health care
- dental
- life insurance
- vacation time
- sick leave
- pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
