Victim Assistance Coordinator - District Attorney

JOB

• Actual salary will be commensurate with experience*Bilingual Spanish speaker preferred*Please attach a cover letter and resume to your applicationReporting 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’s Office, and to be a liaison between those individuals and the District Attorney’s Office personnel.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Maintains knowledge of cases and case statusSends a victim letter detailing victim rights, the court process, restitution information and forms, and/or a victim impact statement (VIS)Assists victims in completing Crime Victim’s Compensation (CVC) applications and VIS, as neededAdvises victims of availability of counseling and other resources and services available through CVC and Texas Victim Information Notification Everyday (VINE)Serves as the District Attorney’s point of contact for victims by answering questions and receiving and processing paperwork/documents, including Emergency Protective OrdersCommunicates frequently via telephone with victims following up on the status of their case and answers questionsMeets with victims to discuss matters related to the caseDocuments actions by entering notes into case management systemSchedules meetings between victims and prosecutors and maintains calendar related to those meetingsAttends victim meetings with prosecutors and enters meeting notes into the case management systemAccompanies the victim in trial and other court proceedingsEnsures contact is made with victim regarding paid restitutions, validates address, and processes check request via the County Auditor’s OfficeProcesses returned mail from the victim by logging into the case management systemAttends all meetings and trainings, as requiredPerforms special duties as assignedGrand Jury Dates OnlyNotifies victims of Grand Jury results, as directed by prosecutorProvides VIS form to victim for indicted cases within 10 daysAttaches victim correspondence in case management system and documents the attachmentTrial Prep – TrialsSets up meetings for prosecutors as requestedAssists and supports victims/families during trial weekOffice and Community EventsAssists with planning of National Crime Victim’s Right Week Ceremony (NCVRW) – Every AprilAssists with planning of Champions for Justice CAC/DART Conference – Every MayAssists with planning of Tree of Angels Ceremony – Every DecemberORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPSReports directly to – Felony Prosecutor IIIDirect Reports – NoPHYSICAL DEMANDSPosition involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carryingPosition involves occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objectsENVIRONMENTAL FACTORSWork is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environmentHigh-volume legal office with stressful situationsDaily contact with victimsIRREGULAR HOURSWork outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be requiredMay be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergencyRegular attendance is requiredThe 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) calendar days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources. Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICYWilliamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.