Crime Victims Right Coordinator FT

The Crime Victims Right Coordinator, under the direction of the Chief Assistant Prosecutor, will notify victims of crimes and use the appropriate procedure to inform them of their rights. An employee in this class acting as an advocate for victims of crimes, provides short-term crisis intervention when appropriate. This employee will make specific arrangements regarding travel, lodging, meals, transportation and interpreters for particular victims. This employee will handle the record keeping and report writing necessary for VOCA (Victim of Crime Act) regulations. This employee may also perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications

Possess an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university; AND Have a minimum of two (2) years of previous work experience relating to Criminal Justice, Social Work or Psychology;
OR
Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminal Justice, Social Work or Psychology.

Possess a valid Michigan driver's license.

Physical Conditions / Work Location

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activities requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
This employee works within the office of the Muskegon County Prosecutor.

Additional Information

EVALUATION CONTENT
The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE
Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.