What are the responsibilities and job description for the Victim Advocate position at Williams County, ND?
Salary : Depends on Qualifications
Location : Williston, ND
Job Type : Full-Time Regular
Job Number : 2024-44
Department : State's Attorney's Office
Opening Date : 12 / 03 / 2024
Description
The Victim Advocate provides support and assistance to victims and witnesses of crime throughout the criminal justice process.
Examples of Duties
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Educates victims and witnesses on their rights, criminal justice processes, and the resources available to them
- Identifies and responds to the mental, physical, financial, and emotional needs of victims
- Monitors court activity and communicates case status and legal proceedings to victims and witnesses
- Serves as an advocate and liaison for victims and witnesses with law enforcement, prosecution, judicial members, and other agencies
- Provides crisis intervention, emotional support, and guidance to victims and witnesses
- Consults with prosecuting attorneys regarding trial preparation
- Assists in preparing victims and witnesses to testify and provides reassurance to reluctant witnesses
- Accompanies victims and witnesses to all court proceedings, providing transportation when needed
- Orients victims to the Crime Victim Compensation Program and assists with the application process when appropriate
- Provides ongoing advocacy for the rights and care of victims, witnesses, and survivors within the criminal justice system
- Maintains a high level of discretion, tact, and confidentiality when working on highly sensitive subject matter matters and materials
- Professionally interacts with the public, law enforcement officers, attorneys, judges, court staff, and colleagues
- Maintains current knowledge of the Victim / Witness Program
- Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code.
Typical Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience working in the criminal justice system, providing victim and witness assistance, or similar
Associate degree in criminal justice, social or behavioral sciences, or a related field AND one (1) year of experience working in the criminal justice system, providing victim and witness assistance, or similar
Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social or behavioral sciences, or a related field
Supplemental Information
Special Working Conditions :
Compensation : Starting pay ranges from $26.11 to $28.72 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. Williams County offers a generous benefit package to all full time employees including a fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents, paid sick and vacation leave, term life insurance, full contribution to the North Dakota Public Employee Retirement system, and more!
Williams County offers competitive pay, a great work environment and a generous benefit package to full time employees, including a fully-paid health / dental / vision plan for the entire family.
Williams County pays the full premium for family, single-plus-dependent or single coverage plan for each full-time employee.
Williams County provides a monthly allowance toward the purchase of a voluntary supplemental insurance policy for each full-time employee. Coverage may include single, single-plus-dependent or family coverage on any voluntary supplemental insurance provided by the designated Williams County supplemental insurance provider.
Williams County pays the premium for a $25,000 term life insurance policy and $25,000 accidental death and dismemberment policy for full-time employees.
Williams County pays the premium for a Long Term Disability Insurance plan for full-time employees.
Employees who are at least 18 years of age and are working in a qualified position an average of 20 hours per week for five or more months of the year are required to participate in the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System (ND PERS) Retirement Plan. Membership will become effective immediately upon employment.
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