Witness Victim Advocate

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office•Cleveland, OH

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Victim Advocate will provide advocacy, support, crisis intervention, information and referrals to victims and witnesses of crimes. Advocate will establish and maintain contact with victims throughout the criminal justice system process while working alongside Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys.

Requirements

Associate degree in humanities, social services, psychology, criminal justice, or related field and three (3) years of experience that includes counseling and work related to law enforcement, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Proficiency in computer skills including: Microsoft Windows and other Microsoft products (Word/Excel), database experience.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish).

Responsibilities

Makes initial contact with victims and their families to explain the criminal justice system while orienting them to their role in the prosecutorial process; reads reports and victim statements; assists prosecutors and law enforcement personnel in conducting interviews with victims of crime; assists with preparing victims and witnesses for trials; attends trial while victim is testifying or giving impact statement at sentencing; assists victims in completing notification/impact forms; prepares weekly report sheets.
Receives case referrals from a variety of sources to provide services which include crisis intervention, and counseling; assists, counsels and refers victims to available support groups and agencies.
Conducts witness assessment interviews as requested; responds to any victim/witness related issue; evaluates case elements to assist attorneys in assessing case prosecutorial criteria.
Performs all other duties assigned, delegated or required of the Victim/Witness Advocate as well as those prescribed by law.
Conducts business in accordance with federal statutes and guidelines, the Ohio Revised Code, and the Ohio Administrative Code.