Victim Witness Advocate

Montgomery County•Ohio 45422-2160, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Montgomery County Prosecutor is currently accepting applications for the following position. This is a full-time, classified position with benefits, including OPERS. Full county benefits include participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS); access to deferred compensation programs; health insurance with an HSA match, dental and vision insurance, wellness program, life insurance, paid vacation/sick/holiday leave, and access to short-term disability and employee assistance programs. Additionally, the Montgomery County Prosecutor provides employees with six weeks of paid parental leave (concurrent with available twelve weeks of leave under FMLA, if eligible) in addition to sick and vacation leave, plus the possibility of working one day per week remotely. Staff may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Under general supervision, is responsible for providing support services to victims and witnesses of felony crimes; maintains client/case contacts and records on all cases assigned; provides public education on victim/witness issues; performs other related duties as set forth below under "Illustrative Duties" and as required by the Director: Defined as, but not limited to, crisis intervention, assistance to and empowerment of the individual; advocacy/intervention with other systems the individual may encounter; and ensuring the rights (see ORC Chapter 2930) of those victimized by crime.

Requirements

Knowledge of office practices and procedures;
Knowledge of legal terminology;
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques, the criminal justice system and court procedures;
Knowledge of social service agencies;
Ability to handle sensitive situations and information;
Must exhibit critical thinking and the ability to take action without immediate supervision;
Willingness to work irregular hours and provide 24-hour services when required;
Ability to do public speaking and knowledge of public relations;
Must demonstrate creative thinking and the ability to assist in the development of new procedures;
Ability to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with everyone;
Must possess skills in effective oral and written communication; attention to detail a must.
This position is full-time; no private practice is allowed.

Responsibilities

Provide crisis counseling, information and referral services to victims and witnesses; provide specific services to victims of sexual assault and homicide; child victims and elderly victims;
Communicate with public by phone and in person to assist with victim/witness issues such as victims' rights, victim compensation, case status, etc.;
Serve as a liaison between victim/witness, police, and prosecutor;
Assist clients through the criminal justice system;
Ensure the rights of victims as defined by the Ohio Revised Code, Section 2930 – Victim Rights Law and the Ohio Constitution;
Responsible for maintaining case/client records.
Available to provide 24-hour services to clients in the form of rotating evening and weekend duty through on-call status;
Interact with prosecuting attorneys, law enforcement officers, judges, social service agencies, other victim advocates and court staff in order to coordinate services for victims;
Provide educational presentations to schools, groups, agencies, etc. on victim/witness services and issues.