What are the responsibilities and job description for the Limited Service Victim Advocate - St. Albans, VT position at Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs?
The Franklin County State’s Attorney’s Office in St. Albans, VT is seeking a self-motivated, organized and dependable person to fill a Limited-Service Victim Advocate position. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, paygrade 24, and is eligible for State benefits. Incumbent must have the ability to travel within the county (or other counties) for work-related duties and/or training at the direction of the State’s Attorney or Department. This Limited-Service position is available for employment through June 14, 2024 but may be extended if funding is available.
Summary of Duties: Advocacy, coordination and guidance of services for victims of crime and their families. Work to reduce the adverse impacts of victimization to ensure fair treatment within the justice system. Works closely with the State’s Attorneys and Deputies, other Victim Advocates, the Courts, law enforcement and state government agencies and community partners. Apprise victims of their rights, prepare victims for hearings and depositions, and provide timely information to help victims understand the judicial proceedings, case status, and available support for victims. Must be able to manage a high-volume caseload in a timely and effective manner.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to explain legal procedures and decisions to victims. Ability to organize and effectively manage a caseload under deadlines. Ability to work under pressure in an emotionally charged environment. Ability to interview and elicit key information, analyze problems and recommend solutions. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with state and federal rules and law. Must attend required trainings. Must possess excellent verbal and writing skills. Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and ensure accuracy. Computer skills are required, and must enter data into case management system. Must establish effective working relationships and respectfully interact with all co-workers, supervisors, partner and community organizations, victims, and members of the public. Must represent the State’s Attorney’s Office in a professional manner both on and off duty. Must demonstrate empathy, emotional intelligence and maturity, particularly in dealing with victims of crime and other vulnerable populations.
Environmental Factors: Duties are generally performed in the office or courtroom. Travel is required for which private means of transportation must be available. May encounter hostile persons in the performance of the job. Some work duties will occur outside standard work hours.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. One year of work experience at or above a technical support level in counseling, social work, legal work, human services program delivery, criminal justice, paralegal work, or other related, relevant discipline.
Additional relevant work experience may be considered and substituted for the Bachelor’s degree on a 6-month for semester basis.
**DO NOT APPLY ONLINE** Interested applicants must send a brief cover letter, current resume including month and year start/end dates for experience and education, and a list of three (3) work-related references with daytime phone numbers, to: Franklin County State’s Attorney Bram Kranichfeld at peggy.wimble@vermont.govand to SAS Executive Assistant Ashley Perry at sas.jobs@vermont.gov.
The Vermont Department of State’s Attorneys and Sheriffs is committed to equal employment opportunity for all individuals, and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or crime victim status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.95 - $42.14 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Saint Albans, VT 05478: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $42