Victim Witness Coordinator

Yellowstone County • Billings, MT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides services to victims and witnesses of homicide, sexual assault crimes, crimes with children as victims, adult family violence crimes, juvenile crimes and felony crimes; coordinates necessary hearing and legal arrangements and communications with crime victims and witnesses; performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from a college or university with a Associate’s degree in criminology, sociology, psychology, social work, or closely related field; and Two (2) years’ experience in criminology, sociology, psychology, social work, crisis counseling, victim witness assistance or the criminal justice system.
• Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in criminology, sociology, psychology, social work, or closely related field.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training totaling four (4) years.
• Valid driver’s license issued by the State of Montana.
• Finalist(s) must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Contacts victims and witnesses of crimes, explains the County's Victim/Witness Program services and procedures, as outlined in the Montana Code Annotated and related support services available.
• Answers questions and explains the legal and judicial system processes and procedures to victims and witnesses and what they may expect as the case they are involved with moves through the legal and court systems.
• Attends judicial hearings and trials with victims and witnesses to provide them with information and personal support during such sessions.
• Maintains continuous contact with victims and witnesses to provide them with a constant flow of information regarding their case, personal situation, and related matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree