What are the responsibilities and job description for the Victims' Assistant position at Lincoln County?
Your job in the department is to . . .
Perform a variety of general office and clerical tasks within a flexible work schedule throughout the District Attorney’s Office.
Your job also involves . . .
Providing essential support to the Victims’ Advocates. This position is part time, does not accrue any benefits, and Is paid an hourly wage for each hour worked.
JOB FUNCTIONS |
Prepare and assists with notifications and other paperwork relating to victims of crime:
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Provide support to victims:
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Assist the public:
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Participate in meetings, which may include All Staff, Victims Assistance, SART or DART meetings: |
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education Level:
1 - High School Diploma / GED
Specifics: Completion of a college level computer course.
Certifications:
Other
Specifics: LEDS Awareness Certificate upon hire; Notary Certificate may be required upon hire; SVAA Training Certificate required within 1 year of hire date.
Desirable Qualifications:
one year of office experience, supplemented by courses in typing, computer operation and office procedures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The required knowledge, skills and/or abilities are listed below:
Knowledge of:
- Familiarity with community resources and ability to make appropriate referrals for direct service.
- Confidentiality rules in the criminal justice system and victim’s assistance field.
Skill or ability to:
- Employ a high degree of empathy and confidentiality.
- Problem solve, decision make, and explain situations clearly.
- Be sensitive and compassionate to victims and witnesses.
- Respond effectively in crisis situations with a prejudice and judgment free attitude.
- Convey information, ideas, and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors, colleagues, and individuals.
- Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (e.g., word processing, texts, emails, spreadsheets, department-specific software).
- Effectively relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals. Develop and exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and maintain constructive professional working relationships.
- Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Show up to work on time, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures. Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Job Conditions: Generally normal working hours in the District Attorney's Office.
Work Location: Lincoln County
Travel: Rarely, travel in and out of county in personal vehicle may be required for training purposes.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands are typical of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical capability to handle high mobility demands and complex personal interactions.
- Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, and which may involve some lifting, carrying materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
- Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Salary : $16 - $17
