Victim Services Case Manager

Chesterfield County, VA • Chesterfield, VA

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About The Position

This is an administrative position. The incumbent performs complex task to provide direct services, including information, referrals and assistance to victims and witnesses of crime as required by the Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act. The Victim Witness Program Case Manager is directly supervised by the Victim Witness Program Director and ultimately reports to the Commonwealth's Attorney.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a criminal justice, human services or related field
• Two years of experience in counseling, social work or crisis intervention
• Or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required
• This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience at a Victim Witness office is highly desirable
• Those candidates with verbal and written fluency in both English and Spanish are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Provides referrals to specialized counseling or social services
• Provides information and direction in applying for services available to crime victims
• Provides information regarding victim/witness issues during court proceedings
• Aids in facilitating notice of judicial proceedings, prisoner status and assistance in obtaining restitution documentation in criminal cases
• Coordinates court appearances with employers/schools, obtaining advance notice of court proceedings
• Assists in obtaining services for an interpreter
• Assists in preparation of Victim Impact Statements
• Provides notification of proceedings or dispositions involving charged parties
• Performs necessary community outreach and engages in training
• Performs other tasks and duties as required by the Victim Witness Program Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees