Victim Assistance Coordinator

Davis County Government•Farmington, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Davis County Attorney's Office is looking to hire a full-time Victim Assistance Coordinator. This position performs duties in assisting the victims of crime within Davis County.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology or a closely related field.
One year of closely related experience; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
Law enforcement experience as a full-time detective or full-time experience as a victim advocate (or direct involvement with victims in crisis) may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
Must pass a criminal history background investigation.
Must be bondable.

Nice To Haves

Bi Lingual - Spanish

Responsibilities

Evaluates cases in Attorney's Office and identifies victims; collects pertinent data; notifies victims of the Victim Assistance Program; identifies options available to victims.
Schedules appointments for victims to meet with prosecuting attorney and assists in victim preparation for trial testimony.
Attends to victim needs while waiting to testify in court; provides support to victims throughout the process.
Attends meetings, conferences, and training seminars concerning victim assistance programs.
Keeps statistical records for grant reports; may prepare grant applications.
Coordinates restitution payments with Adult Parole and Probation Department; provides recommendations to judge for restitution; schedules hearing for non-payment of restitution.
Answers telephone calls, responds to technical and procedural questions; coordinates with law enforcement agencies, mental health professionals, service agencies, rape crisis centers, attorneys, judges, AP&P, Juvenile Court, State Victim Reparation Office, victims, hospitals, etc.