Victim's Advocate Property

Malheur County•251 B Street W. Vale, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Malheur County District Attorney’s office is recruiting for the position of Victim Advocate. This is a grant funded position. The Victim Assistance program serves all victims of crime in Malheur County. The caseload focus of this particular position would be assisting victims of property/restitution crimes; however, cross-training will be required to assist victims of all types of crime. This position requires assuming a rotating, 24-hour on-call shift and may necessitate a response to the local hospital as needed. The 24-hour on-call shift may also require assisting law enforcement to make referrals to local non-profit agencies as needed.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent, preferably supplemented by college-level coursework in social sciences related fields and/or law enforcement; social services or community advocacy-type work, or a satisfactory combination of experience and training.
Basic computer skills
Modern office practices and procedures including answering multi-line telephones, using fax and copy machines.
Interacting with people under stressful conditions
Maintaining organization in daily work
Communication skills
Empathy
Listening skills
Public speaking skills
Computer software such as Outlook, Word, and Excel
Ability to quickly learn how to navigate the District Attorney’s Office case management system.
Communicate effectively and appropriately both orally and in writing
Exercise mature judgment and react professionally in emergency and stressful situations
Deal effectively and tactfully with the public, law enforcement personnel and community resource agencies
Maintain confidentiality in all matters
Deal with victims of crime compassionately and with concern
Demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural/ethnic diversity of the service population and the needs of special populations
Taking initiative and being able to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Advising victims of their rights as mandated by law
Maintaining confidentiality.
Accompanying victims to court appearances or attending on their behalf as requested
Providing support in the grand jury and trial process
Referring victims to community partners or programs for assistance
Assisting in the completion of applications and forms
Providing information about and assisting with Stalking, Sexual Abuse, Family Abuse, and Elder Abuse Protection Orders.
Acting as a liaison between victim, prosecutor, and court.
Accurately and concisely documenting all activities in the district attorney case management system.
Coordinating and assisting Attorneys with victim/witness trial preparation.
Providing logistical support and assistance to the victim during the judicial process.