Victim Advocate

Cass County Government•Fargo, ND

5d•$64,112 - $69,745

About The Position

Do you have a respectful demeanor, an empathetic spirit, and a genuine desire to help others? Would you like to support people during some of the toughest situations they may go through? If so, consider joining Cass County in Fargo, ND as a full-time Victim Advocate and support victims and witnesses during criminal cases. You'll earn $64,112 - $69,745/year (with regular increases, you could earn up to $92,262/year) and receive: Medical, dental, and vision insurance FSA Employer-paid life insurance Optional spouse coverage Pension Vacation and sick time Optional overtime bonus pay Job security For more than 150 years, Cass County has proudly served and protected our residents as the most populous county in North Dakota. Our mission is to maintain a safe environment where everyone can enjoy a happy, healthy life. With a dedicated sheriff's office that operates a jail, provides court security and services, and leads life-saving special projects like search and rescue and snowmobile patrol, our community counts on us for safety and support. Become our Victim Advocate and make a meaningful impact! THE VICTIM ADVOCATE WE'RE LOOKING FOR Our ideal candidate has experience in a similar victim or witness coordination role, has worked with grants before, and has solid de-escalation and conflict resolution skills. Some individuals will be dealing with traumatic situations, so an understanding attitude is a must. Experience with court or law enforcement computer programs (Odyssey, JustWare, SAVIN, etc.) would be beneficial. ARE YOU THE RIGHT FIT TO BECOME OUR VICTIM ADVOCATE? You'll provide exceptional support and emotional comfort to individuals who are victims or witnesses in criminal cases, offering a sensitive, empathetic approach. You'll independently meet with these individuals to go over their cases, serve as a reassuring presence, and liaise with them and the prosecutors as the case moves through the criminal justice system. Throughout the process, you'll keep victims and witnesses updated on court procedures and explain legal processes in clear language. You'll accurately enter data into our system and assist our team with grant applications when needed. Handling additional duties as assigned by the State's Attorney's Office, you'll ensure to maintain discretion, confidentiality, and compliance in everything you do. If you feel up for the challenge, apply with our short initial form! Must have a clean background history

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, human services, or a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and related work experience
Solid understanding of the criminal justice process
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities with limited supervision
Ability to independently exercise sound judgment and treat individuals traumatized by a criminal act compassionately
Ability to provide empathetic emotional support in a sensitive and understanding manner
Ability to uphold a positive, productive, and professional work culture
Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Proficiency with computers, Microsoft 365 applications, and Adobe, with the ability to quickly learn new programs
Accurate data entry skills
Satisfactory performance in prior positions
Must have a clean background history

Nice To Haves

Experience in a similar victim or witness coordination role
Has worked with grants before
Has solid de-escalation and conflict resolution skills
An understanding attitude
Experience with court or law enforcement computer programs (Odyssey, JustWare, SAVIN, etc.)

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional support and emotional comfort to individuals who are victims or witnesses in criminal cases, offering a sensitive, empathetic approach.
Independently meet with these individuals to go over their cases, serve as a reassuring presence, and liaise with them and the prosecutors as the case moves through the criminal justice system.
Keep victims and witnesses updated on court procedures and explain legal processes in clear language.
Accurately enter data into our system and assist our team with grant applications when needed.
Handling additional duties as assigned by the State's Attorney's Office
Ensure to maintain discretion, confidentiality, and compliance in everything you do.