Victim Witness Director

EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time

REPORTS TO:

Prosecuting Attorney

Chief Assistant Prosecutor

Office Administrator

CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:

Unclassified

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

BENEFITS:

Eligible

SALARY:

$55,000 annually. Negotiable based on experience/education

POSTED:

10/28/25

DEADLINE

Until filled

Position Overview:

The Victim Witness Director takes practical, emotional, and legal avenues to support the victims and witnesses of crime within Madison County, Ohio and oversees the Victim Witness Division.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in the following fields is mandatory: Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Behavioral Science, or a closely related field
• Must be a Registered Advocate with the Ohio Victim Witness Association (OVWA)
• 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 highly preferred

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

· Perform any task assigned or requested by a supervisor

· Provide supervision and support to all Victim Witness Advocate (s)

• Provide victim services on all felony prosecutions within Madison County, Ohio
• Community involvement and outreach on behalf of the Prosecutor’s Office
• Maintain statistical and financial records for grant funding purposes
• 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 survivors regarding the court process, legal terminology, and victim’s rights
• Safety planning
• Provide survivors 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 survivors 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 survivors 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, or by email to Luana.Barker@madison.oh.gov.

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: From $55,000.00 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