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Within the Victim/Witness Program, Victim/Witness Advocates provide a wide variety of support services, assistance and information to victims and witnesses of crime, while assisting Deputy District Attorneys with court support and coordinating both victim and witness activities. These positions review police reports, initiate and maintain contact with victims and witnesses and provide information about criminal justice procedures. They maintain contact with clients to ensure their availability for interviews and court appearances and accompany the client to court proceedings and remain as support during their testimony. In addition, the Advocates assist in providing crisis intervention, emergency assistance and counseling for victims and witnesses, and assist in processing, filing and verifying medical, counseling and other support claims. Advocates are expected to maintain accurate records of their contacts and support provided to clients. The Unit has several specialized positions including those dedicated to providing service to underserved communities, attending child interviews at the Jeannette Prandi Center and Mass Victimization response. An Advocate also has additional duties including working with law enforcement, state and community partners to develop and participate in community outreach programs and attend forums as a representative of the District Attorney's Office.
The District Attorney’s Office is currently hiring one (1) full-time regular hire Victim/Witness Advocate.
Our Highly Qualified Candidate possesses a strong work ethic, takes initiative, and has the ability to independently meet with clients and families in crisis, prioritize tasks and follow through work and document work in a timely manner. The candidate successfully works independently as well as an effective team member, has excellent listening and writing skills and works well with a diverse population, people under stress and those that may be unfamiliar, uncooperative or skeptical of the criminal justice system. The ideal candidate has experience working closely with and understanding the criminal justice system including criminal law, courtroom procedures and victim’s rights as provided by Marsy's Law. In addition, the ideal candidate has graduated from a four year college or university with major coursework in social science, behavioral science, criminal justice, or another closely related field.
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The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
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