Victim Services Program Case Manager

Chesterfield County • Chesterfield, VA

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About The Position

This is an administration position providing direct services to victims and witnesses of crime, including information, referrals, and assistance as required by the Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act. The part-time Victim Services Program Case Manager is directly supervised by the Victim Services Program Director and ultimately reports to the Commonwealth’s Attorney.

The position is scheduled for 28 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. It is based at Victim Services. Employment requires pre-employment drug testing, an FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification. Because the position involves work in high-security areas governed by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy, the incumbent must also pass a more stringent criminal background check.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, human services, or a related field; two years of experience in counseling, social work, or crisis intervention; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Successfully pass pre-employment drug testing, an FBI criminal background check, education/degree verification, and the more stringent criminal background check required for CJIS-regulated high-security areas.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience at a Victim Witness office is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide referrals to specialized counseling or social services.
• Explain and direct victims to services available to crime victims.
• Provide information regarding victim and witness issues during court proceedings.
• Assist with notice of judicial proceedings, prisoner status, and obtaining restitution documentation in criminal cases.
• Coordinate court appearances with employers or schools and obtain advance notice of court proceedings.
• Assist in obtaining interpreter services.
• Assist with preparation of Victim Impact Statements.
• Notify victims of proceedings or dispositions involving charged parties.
• Perform community outreach and participate in training.
• Perform other tasks as required or necessary by need or demand.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time