What are the responsibilities and job description for the Victim Witness Advocate II - Bilingual - Solicitor position at Charleston County Government?
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Victim Witness Advocate in the Charleston County Office
Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Position: The Bilingual Victim Witness Advocate provides direct services to victims of crime. This Advocate also provides notification of court hearings; court accompaniment; filing victim compensation claims; data collection and reporting; planning and coordinating meetings; interpreting for adult and child victims and witnesses during meetings and court; safety planning with victims; and, other duties listed in the South Carolina Victim Bill of Rights, or as needed.
Seeking a self-motivated and compassionate individual to work closely with victims of crime in Charleston County. The full-time (37.5 hours per week) Advocate will work under the supervision of the Victim Witness Coordinator.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $50,440 (Estimated Annual Salary)
OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Interprets for Spanish-Speaking victims/witnesses
- Outreach and advocacy for crime victims/witnesses
- Assists victims/witnesses through the entire criminal justice process
- Provides victims/witnesses with the rights and responsibilities as victims and witnesses of crimes, court procedures, County/State criminal codes
- Provides courtroom orientation/assistance to victims/witnesses and their families
- Works with victims in the areas of crisis intervention, one-on-one support, and referrals
- Acts as a liaison between law enforcement, solicitors, and the victim
- Works closely with law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, and non-profit organizations that provide services to crime victims
- Works in the field, locating victims and witnesses
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Associate Degree in Criminal Justice and two years or more related experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice
- Must be fluent in Spanish – spoken and written
- Computer experience including MS Office, WORD or other commonly accepted word processing application required
- Mainframe data entry experience preferred
- Excellent writing skills, public speaking skills, and presentation skills
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system and court procedures
- Ability to deal with highly emotional and stressful situations
- Valid South Carolina driver’s license required
- Criminal and general background check will be completed on selected applicant
Salary : $50,440
