crime victim specialist

Jewish Family & Career Services of Louisville

<p><b>Purpose: </b>The Fraud Prevention and Victim Support Specialist helps older adults who have suffered financial exploitation; physical, emotional or sexual abuse; robbery or burglary; caregiver neglect and other crimes with supportive services to navigate the criminal justice system and respond to their resulting emotional, physical, and financial needs.</p><p><b>Essential Functions:</b></p><p>&middot; Manage a case load of older victims of crime.</p><p>&middot; Accompany and support clients in court proceedings.</p><p>&middot; Identify emergency housing options.</p><p>&middot; Engage in outreach, advocacy, case management and counseling activities.</p><p>&middot; Conduct trainings, workshops and educational events on crime prevention.</p><p>&middot; Provide concrete services such as, completing eligibility forms, filing police reports and protective orders, accessing community resources and filing Crime Victim&rsquo;s Compensation claims.</p><p>&middot; Coordinate and facilitate access to services.</p><p>&middot; Networking with community service providers.</p><p>&middot; Track, monitor, case note and report client events.</p><p>&middot; Information &amp; Referral (I&amp;R) services with clients and family members.</p><p><b>Secondary Duties:</b></p><p>&middot; Maintain accurate, complete and timely client records and associated notes in the mandated systems according to agency and HIPAA policies.</p><p>&middot; Attend staff, team and impact area meetings.</p><p>&middot; Other duties, assigned.</p><p><b>Travel Requirement:</b> Considerable local travel (Louisville Metro area) required during the course of business.</p><p><b>Pre-Employment Requirements: </b>Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background and drivers&rsquo; record check. Negative TB test and drug screen required.</p><p><b>Education, Training and Experience Requirements:</b></p><p>&middot; Bachelors in human services field or equivalent experience</p><p><b>Performance Requirements: </b></p><p>&middot; Stay current on general community resources and local/federal entitlement programs.</p><p>&middot; Responsible for meeting agency, grant and other funder outcomes in a timely manner</p><p>&middot; Attend all agency and department meetings, including weekly clinical meeting with peer clinical supervision.</p><p>&middot; Meet reporting and departmental deadlines.</p><p>&middot; Maintain up-to-date client case records and outcomes measurement as mandated by internal policies and procedures, and by those with contracted organizations.</p><p>&middot; Handle all Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) confidentially and follow agency mandates procedures regarding the security of client/agency information.</p><p>&middot; Conduct self in a professional and respectful manner with coworkers and community members.</p><p><b>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</b></p><p>&middot; Ability to develop constructive, professional and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain those relationships over time.</p><p>&middot; Effectively utilize general and program-specific computer programs (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Penelope, etc.)</p><p>&middot; Effectively operate typical office equipment (telephone, computer, fax machine, copier, mail machine, etc.)</p><p>&middot; Sensitivity to different cultural, socio-economic and age groups.</p><p><b>Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:</b></p><p>&middot; Tasks involve sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching and performing other physical requirements commensurate with demands of the position, specifically conducting home visits.</p><p>&middot; Sedentary work which involves sitting most of the time.</p><p>&middot; Must be able to speak (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words)</p><p>&middot; Must be able to hear (hearing aids acceptable)</p><p>&middot; Close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal, excessive reading, and preparing and analyzing data and figures (corrective devices acceptable).</p><p>&middot; The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (typical office work).</p><p>Pay: $51,380.00 - $57,089.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>403(b)</li><li>403(b) matching</li><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>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Fraud Prevention and Victim Support Specialist

Family Services, Inc.

<div><div><b>Summary:</b></div>
<div>Provides compassionate services that strengthen the wellbeing and safety of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault human trafficking, and elder abuse. Directs information, advocacy, and supportive services that allow individuals and families to make informed decisions. Offers client support, advocacy, and intervention to adults affected by domestic violence offenders.</div>
<div></div><div><b>Major responsibilities:</b></div>
<div></div><ul><li>Provides crisis intervention services including safety planning to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and elder abuse by advocating on their behalf with the criminal justice system, by assisting victims through networking with appropriate community resources, and by providing follow-up services to program referrals.</li>
<li>Assures quality court advocacy services by being knowledgeable of the processes and systems related to civil and criminal court proceedings.</li>
<li>Acts as a liaison between the victim in domestic violence criminal cases and the involved partners such as judges, prosecutors, clerks, and law enforcement.</li>
<li>Supports victims in obtaining emergency protective orders &ndash; facilitates electronic filing process</li>
<li>Provides pre-court orientation and an on-site presence at civil and criminal court hearings.</li>
<li>Coordinates continuity of services with collateral agencies, such as law enforcement, the District Attorney&rsquo;s Office, the Department of Social Services, etc. Insuring that multiple agency staff involved with the same client provide services in a coordinated manner that best serves the overall needs of the client.</li>
<li>Assists with back-up coverage for crisis calls as needed and performs such other duties as incumbent upon the position and as assigned.</li>
<li>Assures quality services by being knowledgeable of and enforcing rules, regulations, legal requirements, and community resources, and maintains records necessary for programming and accountability.</li>
<li>Offers victims information about the Crime Victim Compensation fund, offers the application and assists victims with actually completing the application when they desire to do so.</li>
<li>Plays an active role in raising the visibility of the programs, connecting the programs to the larger community, and using those linkages to increase the level of community resources (financial, volunteer, tangible, and in-kind) which benefit FSI programs</li>
<li>Assist in providing training to community organizations, as well as new staff and volunteers.</li>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b>Position qualifications:</b></div>
<div></div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree with at least 6 months relevant work experience.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Demonstrated crisis intervention skills in delivering services to victims and an understanding and acceptance of regional psychosocial, cultural, religious and economic differences.</li>
<li>Knowledge of victimization issues and the legal system.</li>
<li>Maintains dignity and self-control in stressful situations and objectivity about personal strengths and limitations.</li>
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<div></div><div><b>Work Environment and Physical Requirements:</b></div>
<div></div><ul><li>Maintains physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following: walking, bending, stretching, lifting, standing or sitting for extended periods of time, operating assigned equipment.</li>
<li>Ability to work flexible/overtime hours, as needed.</li>
<li>Requires valid NC driver&rsquo;s license and ability to travel between various agency sites and community resources.</li>
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<div></div><div><b>Equal Employment Opportunity</b></div>
<div>Family Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability.</div>
<div></div><div><b>Americans with Disabilities Act</b></div>
<div>Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. Family Services, Inc. shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.</div>
<div></div><div><b>Job Responsibilities</b></div>
<div>The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential responsibilities of the job and should not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Family Services, Inc. reserves the right to revise the job duties and responsibilities at any time with or without notice, based on the needs of the organization.</div></div>

Victim Advocate

Westchester Jewish Community Services

<div><p>Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS), a non-profit organization, was founded in 1943 and has grown to be the largest provider of licensed outpatient community mental health services and one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester County. We provide state-of-the-art programs and services and compassionate care to more than 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds each year.</p><div></div><div><br>
We are currently seeking a full-time bilingual Advocate for our Crime Victims and Advocacy Support Services Program (CVASSP). Under the Advocate Supervisor, the Advocate will provide advocacy and support services to survivors of violence in the CVASS program. The salary range is $50,000-$52,000.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Responsibilities:</b></div><div>
As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to<b>:</b></div><ul><li>
Assisting in linkages to services and provide resources to victims.</li><li>
Accompaniment to court, medical appointment and hearings with law enforcement.</li><li>
Assistance with accessing public benefits.</li><li>
Submitting documentation to obtain billing for services rendered.</li><li>
Providing on-call coverage for afterhours hotline.</li><li>
Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Requirements:</b></div><div>
We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:</div><ul><li>
High School Diploma required, Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree is preferred.</li><li>
Driver&rsquo;s License and access to reliable transportation required.</li><li>
Prior experience working with victims of crime.</li><li>
Strong awareness of emotional needs of crime victims: assessments and coordination of referrals for clinical work in partnership with TLC.</li><li>
Excellent interpersonal and engagement skills.</li><li>
Knowledge of resources available to crime victims.</li><li>
Ability to assess for safety and create safety plans.</li><li>
Bilingual English/Spanish.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
What WJCS has to offer you:</b></div><div>
In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:</div><ul><li>
Generous paid time off</li><li>
Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)</li><li>
403(b) Plan and an Agency-Paid Pension Plan</li><li>
Ongoing Professional Development and Training</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
Disability and life insurance</li><li>
Staff appreciation events and employee mental health &amp; wellness initiatives</li><li>
Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements</li></ul><p></p><div><b><br>
WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</b></div></div><p></p>

Advocate - Crime Victims & Advocacy Support Services Program

Louisville Metro Government

JOB
<br>The purpose of this position is to provide a continuum of victim support from crisis through investigation and judicial processes and provide crisis intervention, medical and legal advocacy, and emotional support. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. This class is intended to grow a student’s capacity and understanding of victim services provision within a law enforcement agency.
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EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
<br>The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.Serves as a first point of contact to victims of domestic violence who experience trauma and provides education on the complexities of the criminal justice process.Provides a continuum of victim support from crisis through investigation and judicial processes within a law enforcement environment.Provides emotional, physical, and financial support to victims of crime.Provides access to the criminal justice system and support agencies.Maintains contact and communication with victims and witnesses during the investigation, prosecution, and judicial proceedings.Maintains case files with documented case notes and services.Responsible for managing client flow (timely customer service, client support, and de-escalation as needed), and directing victims and witnesses to the appropriate staff or agency.Performs general administrative duties as requested in various capacities, including administrative projects and operations from the victim services professionals within the Victim Services Unit.Completes any school related projects related to the internship. Performs related work as assigned.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
<br><b>PHYSICAL DEMANDS:</b> Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.NoneLouisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.Salary Grade: 104Test Weights: Training & Experience: 100%Please note that Training & Experience scores are based on the relevant (as determined by the hiring agency and Civil Service) training and experience from the last 10 years, as listed on your application and resume, as submitted. Any information that is unclear or that is not listed on your application and/or resume will not be considered in the calculation of the Training & Experience score. This also means that you should list your employment dates including the month and year (i.e. 02/2015 to 08/2020) of employment.Equal Opportunity Employer

Intern - Victim Services Unit

Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon

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 Advocate and coordinate tribal, federal and or state services to victims of crime and their families; restore dignity to victims and confidence in the criminal and civil justice system; maintain confidentiality. Refer to safe shelters. Consult with tribal, federal and/or state prosecutor and other agencies applicable to determine the full extent of the crime; assess the victim's needs. Maintain strict confidentiality at all times!
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 Support victims throughout the rial process. Ability to network and maintain a good working relationship with co-workers, service providers. Computer skills. Carry out required activities per grant requirements; collect and maintain statistical records; provide community outreach awareness and education regarding domestic/family violence, sexual assault/abuse, child abuse/neglect, teen dating violence, elder abuse and stalking. Submit and pass a criminal background check with Federal, Tribal and State Law Enforcement.
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  Benefits
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 Benefits include: Excellent medical insurance with low annual maximum-out-of-pocket costs, plus vision and dental. Available flex spending plan for daycare and medical costs. Also available are numerous supplemental insurance packages. 401(k) or ROTH retirement with up to 5% employer matching after one year of employment. Eleven days of paid holidays and Personal time off (PTO) accruing at 130 hours annually with increases after three years of service.
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Victims of Crime Advocate

Williamson County Adult Probation

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>JOB SUMMARY</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Reporting directly to a Felony Prosecutor III, responsible for providing information and support to victims and witnesses of crimes that occur within the jurisdiction of the Williamson County District Attorney&rsquo;s Office, and to be a liaison between those individuals and the District Attorney&rsquo;s Office personnel.</div><ul><li><br>
<b><i>Application for this position requires submission of a cover letter and a resume.</i></b></li><li><b><i>Compensation will be commensurate with experience.</i></b></li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Maintains knowledge of cases and case status</li></ul><div><ul><li>
Sends a victim letter detailing victim rights, the court process, restitution information and forms, and/or a victim impact statement (VIS)</li></ul></div><ul><li>
Assists victims in completing Crime Victim&rsquo;s Compensation (CVC) applications and VIS, as needed</li></ul><ul><li>
Advises victims of availability of counseling and other resources and services available through CVC and Texas Victim Information Notification Everyday (VINE)</li><li>
Serves as the District Attorney&rsquo;s point of contact for victims by answering questions and receiving and processing paperwork/documents, including Emergency Protective Orders</li></ul><ul><li>
Communicates frequently via telephone with victims following up on the status of their case and answers questions</li></ul><div><ul><li>
Meets with victims to discuss matters related to the case</li></ul></div><ul><li>
Documents actions by entering notes into case management system</li><li>
Schedules meetings between victims and prosecutors and maintains calendar related to those meetings</li><li>
Attends victim meetings with prosecutors and enters meeting notes into the case management system</li></ul><ul><li>
Accompanies the victim in trial and other court proceedings</li><li>
Ensures contact is made with victim regarding paid restitutions, validates address, and processes check request via the County Auditor&rsquo;s Office</li><li>
Processes returned mail from the victim by logging into the case management system</li></ul><ul><li>
Attends all meetings and trainings, as required</li><li>
Performs special duties as assigned</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Grand Jury Dates Only</b></div><ul><li>
Notifies victims of Grand Jury results, as directed by prosecutor</li><li>
Provides VIS form to victim for indicted cases within 10 days</li><li>
Attaches victim correspondence in case management system and documents the attachment</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Trial Prep &ndash; Trials</b></div><ul><li>
Sets up meetings for prosecutors as requested</li><li>
Assists and supports victims/families during trial week</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Office and Community Events</b></div><ul><li>
Assists with planning of National Crime Victim&rsquo;s Right Week Ceremony (NCVRW) &ndash; Every April</li><li>
Assists with planning of Champions for Justice CAC/DART Conference &ndash; Every May</li><li>
Assists with planning of Tree of Angels Ceremony &ndash; Every December</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS</b></div><ul><li>
Reports directly to &ndash; Felony Prosecutor III</li><li>
Direct Reports &ndash; No</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS</b></div><ul><li>
Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying</li><li>
Position involves occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objects</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS</b></div><ul><li>
Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment</li><li>
High-volume legal office with stressful situations</li><li>
Daily contact with victims</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
IRREGULAR HOURS</b></div><ul><li>
Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required</li><li>
May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency</li><li>
Regular attendance is required</li></ul><div></div><div><i><br>
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.</i></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree and three (3) years of experience in criminal justice, public administration or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training</li><li>
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other job-related technology</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS</b></div><div><b>
Required</b></div><div><ul><li>
None</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></div><ul><li>
Experience working in a District Attorney Office, County Government, and/or State Agency</li></ul><ul><li>
Experience working with victims of crime and knowledge of the criminal justice system in a public-sector setting</li></ul><ul><li>
Prior experience in Victim Assistance</li><li>
Bilingual (Spanish)</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
EMPLOYMENT TESTING</b></div><div>
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:</div><ul><li>
Criminal background check: Yes</li><li>
Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes</li><li>
Drug screening: No</li><li>
Physical exam: No</li><li>
Psychological exam: No</li><li>
Additional: N/A</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>

DA Victim Assistance Coordinator

Williamson County

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  Job Summary
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 Reporting directly to a Felony Prosecutor III, responsible for providing information and support to victims and witnesses of crimes that occur within the jurisdiction of the Williamson County District Attorney&rsquo;s Office, and to be a liaison between those individuals and the District Attorney&rsquo;s Office personnel.
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 Application for this position requires submission of a cover letter and a resume.
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  Compensation will be commensurate with experience. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
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  Maintains knowledge of cases and case status
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  Sends a victim letter detailing victim rights, the court process, restitution information and forms, and/or a victim impact statement (VIS)
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  Assists victims in completing Crime Victim&rsquo;s Compensation (CVC) applications and VIS, as needed
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  Advises victims of availability of counseling and other resources and services available through CVC and Texas Victim Information Notification Everyday (VINE)
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  Serves as the District Attorney&rsquo;s point of contact for victims by answering questions and receiving and processing paperwork/documents, including Emergency Protective Orders
 </li>
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  Communicates frequently via telephone with victims following up on the status of their case and answers questions
 </li>
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  Meets with victims to discuss matters related to the case
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  Documents actions by entering notes into case management system
 </li>
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  Schedules meetings between victims and prosecutors and maintains calendar related to those meetings
 </li>
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  Attends victim meetings with prosecutors and enters meeting notes into the case management system
 </li>
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  Accompanies the victim in trial and other court proceedings
 </li>
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  Ensures contact is made with victim regarding paid restitutions, validates address, and processes check request via the County Auditor&rsquo;s Office
 </li>
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  Processes returned mail from the victim by logging into the case management system
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  Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
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  Performs special duties as assigned
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  Grand Jury Dates Only
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   Notifies victims of Grand Jury results, as directed by prosecutor
  </li>
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   Provides VIS form to victim for indicted cases within 10 days
  </li>
  <li>
   Attaches victim correspondence in case management system and documents the attachment
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  </li>
 </ul>
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  Trial Prep &ndash; Trials
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   Sets up meetings for prosecutors as requested
  </li>
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   Assists and supports victims/families during trial week
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  </li>
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  Office and Community Events
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 </strong>
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  <li>
   Assists with planning of National Crime Victim&rsquo;s Right Week Ceremony (NCVRW) &ndash; Every April
  </li>
  <li>
   Assists with planning of Champions for Justice CAC/DART Conference &ndash; Every May
  </li>
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   Assists with planning of Tree of Angels Ceremony &ndash; Every December
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  </li>
 </ul>
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  ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
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   Reports directly to &ndash; Felony Prosecutor III
  </li>
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   Direct Reports &ndash; No
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  </li>
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  PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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   Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
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   Position involves occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objects
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  </li>
 </ul>
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  ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
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  <li>
   Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
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   High-volume legal office with stressful situations
  </li>
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   Daily contact with victims
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  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  IRREGULAR HOURS
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  <li>
   Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
  </li>
  <li>
   May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
  </li>
  <li>
   Regular attendance is required
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  </li>
 </ul>
 <em>
  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
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  Minimum Qualifications
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree and three (3) years of experience in criminal justice, public administration or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training
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   Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other job-related technology
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  </li>
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  LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
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  Required
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   None
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  Preferred Qualifications
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   Experience working in a District Attorney Office, County Government, and/or State Agency
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   Experience working with victims of crime and knowledge of the criminal justice system in a public-sector setting
  </li>
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   Prior experience in Victim Assistance
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   Bilingual (Spanish)
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  </li>
 </ul>
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  EMPLOYMENT TESTING
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 Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
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   Criminal background check: Yes
  </li>
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   Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
  </li>
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   Drug screening: No
  </li>
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   Physical exam: No
  </li>
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   Psychological exam: No
  </li>
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   Additional: N/A
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  </li>
 </ul>
 Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.
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 To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.
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 The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time &amp; part-time employees participate in the Texas County &amp; District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533.
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