Victim Services Advocate

RHODE ISLAND OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

VICTIM SERVICES ADVOCATE

CRIMINAL DIVISION

PAY GRADE 8719 ($52,424 – $58,959)

October 2, 2024 – October 16, 2024

About the Office: The Attorney General is the state’s top lawyer and law enforcement official, protecting and serving the people and interests of Rhode Island through a broad range of duties. Every day, the Office’s attorneys fight to ensure the public safety of the state’s communities, improve the economic security of its citizens, safeguard the state’s spectacular natural resources, and restore the public’s trust in government. Assistant and Special Assistant Attorneys General represent the people of Rhode Island in civil and criminal matters before trial courts, appellate courts, and the supreme courts of Rhode Island and the United States. The Office is unique among attorneys general offices across the country. Out of fifty states, only two other offices share the same broad criminal mission. The Office’s attorneys prosecute complex and violent crimes but also functionally serve as one of the nation’s largest district attorney’s offices, prosecuting all felonies throughout the state.

Duties/Responsibilities: The Victim Services Advocate provides information about the court process, personal support, and court accompaniment to victims in felony cases prosecuted by the Office of the Attorney General. Additional responsibilities include assisting prosecutors in setting up victim interviews and preparing victims/witnesses for testimony. The Advocate also makes appropriate referrals to other service provider agencies and/or state agencies to assist victims with recovery from the effects of the crime. Furthermore, the Advocate maintains victim case files, sends written notifications of case status to victims, and tracks all crimes involving victims. Advocates often represent the Victim Services Unit on task forces, on committees, at meetings, and at various public events when requested by the Director. The Victim Services Advocate must have his/her own transportation and be available after hours to meet with victims.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in social/human services, psychology, criminal justice, or related field or equivalent working experience is preferred. Applicants must possess superior clerical and organizational skills and strong written and oral communications skills. Applicants must have the capacity to function at a high level in a demanding environment. Additionally, applicants must exhibit excellent interpersonal skills such as patience, tact, empathy, and the ability to listen. Applicants must be able to work independently and to investigate and resolve problems. Flexibility and excellent time management skills are required. Bilingual candidates (Spanish and English) preferred.

How to Apply: Applicants should email or mail (1) a cover letter summarizing why you are interested and describing the skills and abilities you possess that will enable you to succeed in this position, (2) resume, and (3) list of three references to:

Aida Crosson

Director of Administration

Office of the Attorney General

150 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903

ACrosson@riag.ri.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Attorney General’s Office is stronger, more credible, and more capable when its employees bring diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to their work. The Office encourages all qualified applicants from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBTQ individuals, and persons with disabilities to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, or covered veteran status.

Other Information: Finalists will be subject to a background investigation including reference checks. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background investigation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,424.00 - $58,959.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,424 - $58,959