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Emmet County, MI

Emmet CountyTITLE: VICTIM ADVOCATE/WITNESS COORDINATOR I DEPARTMENT: Prosecuting AttorneySUPERVISOR: Office ManagerFLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-exemptJOB SUMMARYUnder the supervision of the Office Manager, provides for and coordinates the court appearancesof victims andwitnesses for the Prosecuting Attorney&rsquo;s office. Keeps victims andwitnesses advised of the status of the case, assists with transportation arrangements and appropriate accommodations when necessary, computes court time and mileage for the issuance of subpoena fees, and compiles data for reports. Works with victims of all crimes including co-victims of homicides, domestic violence and sexual assault. Listed as Project Director for the associated grant which includes quarterly reporting, drafting of the grant applications including Crime Victims' Rights Week. Works closely with Women's Resource Center (WRC) for victim assistance and potential Stop Grant funds.EXAMPLES OF DUTIESEssential Duties:&middot; Contacts victims of domestic violence, criminal sexual conduct crimes, co-victims of homicide, and all other crimes that fall under the Crime Victims' Rights Act once a warrant is authorized to explain court process and assess any needs and/or direction to services available in the community to them.&middot; Notifies victims andwitnesses by phone and/or letter of date and time of scheduled court appearances.&middot; Informs victims of the Michigan Crime Victim Notification Network (MCVNN) and assists in registering interested victims for automated telephone notification of court information.&middot; Assists with arrangements for appropriate accommodations for out of state victims andwitnesses as needed.&middot; Assists in preparing victims for court. Provides tours of the courthouse and courtrooms, court orientation and any other available services to assist them prior to their appearance in court.&middot; Attends court proceedings with victims and explains the criminal justice process&middot; Organizes victims andwitnesses to be called for testimony by compiling lists from information submitted by each Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.Assists the prosecuting attorney throughout the court process as it relates to victims, witnesses, and restitution.&middot; Provides a safe and private area for victims while they await court appearances.&middot; Attend and coordinate meetings with the victim and the prosecuting attorney.&middot; Assists victims with the completion of Victim Impact Statements, Restitution forms and compensation applications from the Crime Victim Services Commission and provides direction to the Women's Resource Center (WRC) to complete any Personal Protection Order (PPO) paperwork.Drafts paperwork for payment of witness fees by computing total amount of court time and mileage for each witness according to statute pay scale.&middot; Analyzes police reports to obtain pertinent information regarding restitution.&middot; Assist Prosecuting Attorney and area agencies to develop procedures, policies, and programs to aid and assist victims of crime and coordinate services between the Prosecutor&rsquo;s Office and other service providers such as Women's Resource Center (WRC).&middot; Provides victims with information regarding services available to them through the county jail, Department of Corrections and the Parole Board.&middot; Provide victim with notification and information should a defendant appeal a conviction.Remain abreast of all current procedures, laws, and regulation pertinent to victims' rights responsibilities, including attendance at training sessions, workshops, and seminars as directed the Prosecuting Attorney or Office Manager.<ul><li>Provides back-up coverage for Legal Assistant positions as it relates to victim/witnesses and performs related work as assigned.</li></ul>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.Possession of a valid Michigan Driver&rsquo;s License to travel between courts and to attend training. Requires a personal background investigation including a criminal history check.Must be able to apply and qualify to be a licensed notary.KNOWLEDEGE, SKILLS &amp; ABILITIES Knowledge of and ability to coordinate services with nonprofit and governmental agencies regarding issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, victimization and crisis intervention. Ability to multi-task and adapt to address the needs of a multitude of different victim scenarios. Must be able to effectively handle and cope with vicarious stress from many sources. An attention to detail and excellent communications skills are necessary for this position. Must be computer literate.PHYSICAL DEMANDSDuties require sufficient mobility to work in a normal office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person or over the telephone.These requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.EDUCATIONPossession of a high school diploma or equivalent.EXPERIENCEA minimum of one (1) year of experience in a Prosecutor&rsquo;s Office or the criminal justice system working with victims of crime.This class description intends to identify the major duties and requirements of the job and should not be interpreted as all inclusive. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related duties other than those outlined above and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge for successful job performance.Job Type: Full-timePay: $21.85 - $24.05 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Victims Advocate - Witness Coordinator

<div></div><div>POSITION: VICTIM ADVOCATE/WITNESS COORDINATOR II 
SUPERVISOR: Office Manager 
DEPARTMENT: Prosecuting Attorney 
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt 
RATE OF PAY: $21.85 &ndash; $24.05 
LOCATION: County Building 
DATE: 10/28/2025

POSITION SUMMARY: 
Reporting to the Office Manager, this is a more experienced Victim Advocate/Witness Coordinator position with the ability to perform job functions independently and provide leadership to new employees through job training and guidance. This position requires significant training and experience in the area of victim&rsquo;s rights, as well as expertise in grant applications and grant reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
<ul>
<li>Performs assigned duties with little or no oversight, such as maintaining communication with victims and assigned prosecutors, coordinating witness attendance at hearings, coordinating meetings between prosecutors and victims/witnesses, collecting and maintaining records of restitution and victim related documents, providing services and resources to victims of crime.</li>
<li>Implements updates/changes to informational pamphlets and letters provided to crime victims to ensure information is clear, up-to-date, and complies with the Crime Victim&rsquo;s Rights Act.</li>
<li>Understands and is up-to-date on relevant restitution laws and is able to review files to determine which parties and/or victims are entitled to restitution. Obtains documentation from victims and third parties to determine restitution amounts. Communicates with the assigned prosecutor regarding the status of restitution.</li>
<li>Demonstrates expertise in the drafting of grant applications and grant reporting. Successful submission and reporting for grant requirements with little or no oversight.</li>
<li>Performs one-on-one training of the part time Victim Advocate and of new support staff employees on the job functions and responsibilities of the Victim Advocate/Witness Coordinator. Provides continual training to support staff and prosecutors on the legal requirements of the Crime Victim&rsquo;s Rights statute.</li>
<li>Yearly reviews the office&rsquo;s Policy and Procedure Manual for Victim Advocate/Witness Coordinator for updates and revisions. Identifies and implements process and workflow changes or improvements to make the office more efficient and effective. Updates Manual as necessary and appropriate throughout the year to reflect these changes.</li>
<li>Provides expertise relating to laws and best practices for compliance with the Victim&rsquo;s Rights Act, such as assisting victims with applications to the state Crime Victim Compensation Fund and proactively reviewing files to ensure compliance with all applicable state laws and regulations.</li>
<li>Successfully fosters relationships and acts as liaison with local victim&rsquo;s rights stakeholders, such as the WRC and the Michigan State Police Victim&rsquo;s Rights Advocate.</li>
</ul>
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. 
 
BEHAVIORAL CHARACTERISTICS 
Enjoys interacting with team members, members of the public, other departmental staff, and partner agencies. Displays emotional maturity when interacting with others and is open to ideas different than their own. Team player who portrays a positive and helpful personality. Ability to work well individually and displays initiative and a willingness to assist other team members or the office as a whole.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, &amp; ABILITIES 
Demonstrated expertise in the legal requirements of the Victim&rsquo;s Rights Act and in the drafting of grant applications and grant reporting. Established and positive relationships with other local victim&rsquo;s rights stakeholders. Expertise in the various computer programs utilized by the office, such as Adult Case Tracking, Juvenile Case Tracking, Karpel, AS400, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Completion of job-specific training through organizations such as the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan (PAAM).

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS 
As described in the Victim Advocate/Witness Coordinator I Job Description.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
As described in the Victim Advocate/Witness Coordinator I Job Description.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 
Associates Degree in relevant field of study preferred or equivalent experience.
 
 
A minimum of three (3) years of legal clerical experience required with five (5) years preferred. This position requires the applicant to have completed the Victims Advocate Basic Annual Training and Annual Victim Advocate Conference. Extensive knowledge of grant applications and reporting, computer applications, keeping of court-related and other legal records, generating and processing legal orders and filing court documents. Must have knowledge of and familiarity with the Michigan Court system.

This class description intends to identify the major duties and requirements of the job and should not be interpreted as all inclusive. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related duties other than those outlined above and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge for successful job performance.</div>

Prosecuting Attorney - Victim Advocate/Witness Coordinator II

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Victims Advocate - Witness Coordinator

Prosecuting Attorney - Victim Advocate/Witness Coordinator II