Victim Witness Advocate

Madison County Prosecutor’s Office

Title: Victim Witness Advocate

Office Assignment: Victim Witness Division

EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time

REPORTS TO:

Prosecuting Attorney

Chief Assistant Prosecutor

Office Administrator

Victim Witness Director

CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:

Unclassified

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

BENEFITS:

Eligible

SALARY:

$40,000 annually, or higher commensurate with experience/education

POSTED:

5/9/22

DEADLINE

Until filled

Position Overview:

Victim Witness Advocates take practical, emotional, and legal avenues to support the victims and witnesses of crime within Madison County, Ohio.

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in the following fields is preferred: Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Behavioral Science, or a closely related field
• Must maintain twenty-four (24) hours of bi-yearly training with the Ohio Victim Witness Association (OVWA)
• Prior Experience working with victims of crime is preferred

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

· Perform any task assigned or requested by a supervisor

• Provide services for victims and law enforcement to give options for crime victims immediately following the crime and to offer emotional support and crisis intervention
• Provide information to victims regarding the court process, legal terminology, and victim’s rights
• Safety planning
• Provide victims with continued updates on criminal cases (i.e., arraignments, bond hearings, pretrial hearings, sentencing hearings, prison placement, prison releases, etc.)
• Provide assistance with preparation of Victim Impact Statements
• Aid in paperwork and filing of Temporary protection Orders, Civil Protections Orders and Civil Stalking Orders
• Assist victims in obtaining legal counsel for civil matters (CPO, CSPO, Custody, Divorce)
• Act as a liaison between victims and prosecutors
• Accompaniment during interviews and court appearances (or attend court on victim’s behalf)
• Aid in interactions with law enforcement
• Provide courtroom orientation and pretrial preparation to victims needing to testify
• Provide assistance with information, application and document collection for Crime Victim Compensation and Restitution
• Notification through VINE and ODRC for jail and prison release of offenders
• Provide referrals to and coordinate services with agencies that provide food, shelter, support groups, medical care, and crisis / emergency intervention
• Provide supervisor(s) with all up to date statistics on services provided to victims for Ohio State Law Enforcement records as well as grant funding

To Apply:

No phone calls. Please send resume to Nicholas Adkins, Madison County Prosecutor, 59 N. Main Street, London, OH 43140.

Madison County is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Writing Skills: 1 year (Preferred)
• Legal Research: 1 year (Preferred)
• Ohio legal system: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person