Victim Assistance Coordinator
About The Position
The Harris County District Attorneys Office employs Victim Assistance Coordinators (VACs) to provide victims of crime with criminal justice information, emotional support, and notification of their rights in compliance with the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. As part of their duties, VACs make initial contact with victims, provide case update, assist with State Crime Victims Compensation paperwork, assist with the Victim Impact Statement (VIS), translation for prosecutors (if bilingual), attend pre-trial meetings, provide court accompaniment, make referrals to community partners and services, and answer questions about the criminal justice process. This position is supported through grant funding and is therefore contingent upon the continuation of such funding. In the event the grant is not renewed, the position may be discontinued. Funding for this role is currently authorized through September 30, 2026.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice, Victim Studies, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field or ten (10) years of documented work experience working with victims of crime in a law enforcement, social services organization, or in a health care setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing to produce clear correspondence, concise histories, and properly documented records and reports.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (Spanish/English speaking) preferred.
Responsibilities
- make initial contact with victims
- provide case update
- assist with State Crime Victims Compensation paperwork
- assist with the Victim Impact Statement (VIS)
- translation for prosecutors (if bilingual)
- attend pre-trial meetings
- provide court accompaniment
- make referrals to community partners and services
- answer questions about the criminal justice process
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Wellness programs
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Ten (10) vacation days per year during the first five years of service (increases with tenure)
- Eleven (11) County holidays plus 1 floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care and Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Retirement pension through the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS)
- Transportation assistance through the Metro Ride Sponsor Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
