Victim Witness Specialist - District Attorney's Office

Larimer County•Laporte, IN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The District Attorney's office is hiring for a Victim Witness Specialist! This position is for a Victim Witness Specialist at the District Attorney's Office, helping victims of crime through the criminal justice process. Join our team of dedicated professionals in the Victim Witness Division. This job is a standard workweek (8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday). This position does not require on-call responsibilities, but occasional after-hours meetings may be required. After a successful probationary period, telecommuting may be available once a week. Travel to other jurisdictions to participate in special prosecutions or in remote offices is sometimes required. In addition to great benefits (medical, dental, vision), Larimer County provides a wellness clinic for staff, offering preventive health screenings and coaching, primary care services, and physical therapy. Staff can use clinic leave for these services as well as for massage or acupuncture. In addition to paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, after a probationary period, staff may also have remote work options. We value the well-being of our staff and have a resilience program available to all employees, plus trained peer support specialists in our office for anyone who needs support. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply! Applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter addressed to Kate Perrill, Victim Witness Manager. The District Attorney’s Office follows a blind hiring process. During the initial screening, hiring managers will only see your application, with your name and other identifying personal information redacted. Resumes and cover letters will be reviewed later, so please ensure your application is fully completed.

Requirements

Experience assisting with data collection and meeting grant reporting requirements.
Strong organizational skills with careful attention to detail.
Clear and concise communication, both verbally and in writing.
Understanding of the criminal justice system, prosecution processes, crisis intervention, and victim/witness interviewing techniques.
Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and preparing reports in compliance with program standards.
Comfort using standard software and business applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and community resources relevant to victim/witness programs.
Ability to respond effectively to conflict and provide empathetic support while gathering critical information.
Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.
Two (2) years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities; public service experience, and experience working with victims and/or witnesses preferred.
Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing victims of crimes with victim impact statements and advising victims of their right to be heard at court proceedings, sentence hearings, and plea agreement acceptances; composing comprehensive memos that contain victims' recommendations and input.
Providing advocacy and immediate crisis intervention for victims of crime.
Assessing immediate victim needs and providing referrals and follow-up services to victims, witnesses, and their families.
Ensuring victims are aware of their rights under the Victim Rights Act and Colorado Law.
May inform victims of their rights to notifications post-sentence.
Setting up and participating in meetings with victims as requested.
Attending, if needed, any or all stages of the criminal justice process with the victim/witness.
Advises victims of the policies and procedures pertaining to criminal protection orders and may advise victims of post-sentencing notification rights; provides copies of orders to the victim and collateral agencies.
Referring victims to collateral agencies, including community resources, law enforcement agencies, and legal resources, as needed.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
457(b) Deferred Compensation
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Wellness clinic for staff, offering preventive health screenings and coaching, primary care services, and physical therapy.
Clinic leave for services such as massage or acupuncture.
Resilience program available to all employees.
Trained peer support specialists in our office.