What are the responsibilities and job description for the Victim Liaison III position at Crime Victims Assistance Center Inc?
Victim Liaison will be responsible for providing one-on-one support and advocacy to victims of crime involved in the criminal justice system and family court system. The following services will be provided to victims and their families:
- Process LAP Line (Lethality Assessment Program) assessments from Law Enforcement agencies.
- Follow up with victims/complainants to assess needs
- Refer LAP Line victims/complainants to appropriate resources
- Assist with the drafting and filing of Family Court Petitions
- Liaising between victim and attorneys/courts
- Accompanying victims to court appearances and interviews
- Assistance in filing for victim compensation
- Advocate for personal property return
- Provide victim's rights materials
- Create safety plans with victims at risk of further harm
- Guidance writing/submitting victim impact statements
- Maintain appropriate documentation of services provided in a case management tracking system, statistical data collection, monthly and quarterly reporting as required
- Assistance and attendance at agency sponsored programming and events
- Daytime response to local emergency rooms for domestic violence and sexual assault cases
- Minimum of two eight-hour shifts on call required per month
- Perform reasonably related duties as requested by supervisor(s)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred with a minimum of two years human services experience-Or an Associates degree with a minimum of four years human services experience
- Knowledge of Criminal and/or Family Court systems and procedures
- Familiarity with reading and/or drafting legal documents
- Experience working directly with law enforcement
- Sensitivity towards and understanding of victimization and trauma informed care
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Highly developed organizational skills, writing and communication skills necessary
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office needed
- Education and commitment to issues of victimization is absolute
- Must have the ability to work under pressure in a calm and reassuring manner
- Ability to work as a team within the criminal justice system
- Valid New York State Drivers License and insurance required
Certification: Must successfully complete 40-hour crisis line training and an additional 10 training hours annually, provided by the agency.
