Victim/Witness Case Manager
About The Position
The Waukesha County District Attorney’s Office – Victim Witness Assistance Program is seeking a Victim/Witness Case Manager to join our team. This position provides direct services to crime victims, assists the Victim Witness Director with day-to-day operations of the program, and is a true team leader. In this position, you will take responsibility for providing all services to victims and witnesses of crime for your own cases, as well as assisting teammates with complex case situations and coverage. You will be an integral part of planning and monitoring case assignments for the program. While a strong understanding of victims’ rights and the justice system are important to this position, the role is about more than laws and statutes. Strong people skills and a dedication to helping others are essential. Our work directly supports the safety of those we help and contributes to the quality of life in our community. We are looking for someone who takes pride in providing knowledgeable and compassionate support, exceptional customer service, and enthusiastic teamwork.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field.
- One (1) year of work experience in the field of victim witness, social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related field.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field, from a recognized college or university may substitute the work experience.
Responsibilities
- Providing all services to victims and witnesses of crime for your own cases
- Assisting teammates with complex case situations and coverage
- Planning and monitoring case assignments for the program
Benefits
- excellent health/dental/vision
- life insurance
- generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year)
- an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
- an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
- pay for performance system
- performance-based merit increases
- non-base performance awards
- balanced work-life culture
- exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic
- professional development opportunities
- encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
