Victim Witness Advocate Job at Gloucester County, VA, Gloucester, VA

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  • Gloucester County, VA
  • Gloucester, VA

Job Description

Salary: $37,000.00 Annually

Location : Gloucester, VA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 10092024-01

Department: COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY

Opening Date: 10/09/2024

Description

Hiring Salary: $37,000

Are you passionate, organized and a good communicator? If so, please apply.

The Victim/Witness Advocate explains complexities of the criminal justice system and provides crisis intervention services and referrals for specialized counseling or social services to victims of and witnesses to crime.

Employee must exercise considerable tact, courtesy, and discretion in frequent contact with program clients, criminal justice agencies, and the general public. Completes work within the framework and mandates of any grant funding this position.

Reports to Victim Witness Coordinator and the Commonwealth's Attorney.

FULL & PART-TIME GRANT FUNDED POSITIONS AVAILABLE.

Job Highlights


  • Provides victims and witnesses with information on any significant developments in the investigation and adjudication of the cases in which they are involved including: explanation of the steps in the criminal justice process and information on how to obtain the program's services; information about case disposition; employer intercession services to minimize loss of pay and to ensure that victims and witnesses will be able to cooperate with criminal justice system demands while minimizing unnecessary trips to court.
  • Where appropriate, assists victims in completing applications for compensation, acts as liaison between victims and the Division of Crime Victim's Compensation, and provides follow-up on claims filed.
  • Provides written material about and an explanation of victim impact statements and assists victims in completing and filing victim impact statements.
  • Provides written material about restitution and advises victims of what they are entitled to under the restitution provisions of the Code of Virginia; if restitution is ordered, informs victims of that fact and monitors payments, as needed.
  • Coordinates and implements direct services to crime victims, such as: disseminating victim assistance materials; recommending written interagency service agreements; maintaining a directory of social services and community resources available to crime victims; and, attending relevant meetings as a program representative.
Click the link for a complete job description Victim Witness Advocate

Qualifications


Possession of a high school diploma/GED, plus college courses in criminal justice, sociology, or a related field.

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in direct delivery of human services.

Special Requirements


To be considered for this position, your online application must include your cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references.


Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.


Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer &

Drug Free Workplace

OUR Community: Gloucester County

The are no benefits associated with this position.

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The supplemental questions are very important and will be used to determine if you meet the basic qualifications as listed on the job posting and in the job description. I acknowledge that I must complete the supplemental questions section in order for my application to be considered complete.
  • Yes
  • No

02


When answering the supplemental questions about experience, education, or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the online application.
  • I acknowledge the above statement.

03


What is your current highest level of education completed?
  • I do not have a High School diploma or GED
  • HS Diploma or GED
  • Some College
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or higher

04


If post secondary education is obtained, what field of study is your education or degree? In no post secondary education was obtained, please enter N/A as your response.

05


Describe your experience with case management. If none, enter N/A.

06


Describe your experience working with victims of crime and/or in the human services field. If none, enter N/A.

07


Describe your experience using crisis intervention techniques. If none, enter N/A.

08


Describe the key qualities you feel are needed for this position.

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Please feel free to share any additional information that would be helpful in evaluating your qualifications. If none, enter N/A.

Required Question Gloucester County, VA

Job Tags

Full time, Part time,

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