Victims' Assistant, PTNB

Position Summary

Lincoln County is looking for a Victims' Assistant to assist the District Attorney's Office by helping our community members through what can be a traumatic and vulnerable time in their lives. This person will be performing a variety of general office and clerical tasks within a flexible work schedule throughout the District Attorney's Office. This role is also responsible for providing essential support to the Victims’ Advocates.

$18.17 - $24.42 per hour*

• Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.
  
  

This is a Part-Time, Non-Benefitted position.

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Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

Prepare and assists with notifications and other paperwork relating to victims of crime:

• Contact victims to verify phone/address information and notifies victims of their rights.
• Prepare and mails victims’ rights information, forms, and notices of upcoming court dates and case status.
• Check the dockets to ensure proper victim notification is anticipated.
• Assist victims who come in to complete forms.
• Maintain records of all contacts, including in our Case Management System.
  
  

Provide Support To Victims

• Accompany victims to court proceedings and sits with them before Grand Jury testimony.
• Arrange for hotel, meals, and/or transportation for victims for Court and Grand Jury proceedings.
  
  

Assist The Public

• Answer phones, routes calls; may answer general questions.
• Meet the public and direct individuals to the appropriate area.
  
  

Participate in meetings, which may include All Staff, Victims Assistance, SART or DART meetings.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma / GED

Completion of a college level computer course.

Experience

None

CERTIFICATIONS

LEDS Awareness Certificate upon hire; Notary Certificate may be required upon hire; SVAA Training Certificate required within 1 year of hire date.

Desirable Qualifications

One year of office experience, supplemented by courses in typing, computer operation and office procedures. Bilingual and bicultural competencies.

Knowledge/Skills

• Familiarity with community resources and ability to make appropriate referrals for direct service.
• Confidentiality rules in the criminal justice system and victim’s assistance field.
• Employ a high degree of empathy and confidentiality.
• Problem solve, decision make and explain situations clearly.
• Be sensitive and compassionate to victims and witnesses.
• Respond effectively in crisis situations with a prejudice and judgment free attitude. .
• Demonstrate adequate math skills for complex restitution cases.
  
  

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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For more information or to obtain the full job description, please reach out to jobs@co.lincoln.or.us

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On-call, temporary, and certain grant-funded positions are not eligible for employee benefits unless specified otherwise at the time of hire. Part-time positions working 0 - 19 hours per week are also not eligible for employee benefits.