Part-Time Victim/Witness Advocate
Salary:
$16.
33 Hourly Location :
Gloucester, VA Job Type:
Part-time as Needed Job Number:
07242023-03 Department:
Victim Witness Opening Date:
07/24/2023 Description PART-TIME GRANT FUNDED POSITION Victim Witness Advocate (Work as Required) 20 hours per weekThis position is open until filled; review of applications will begin immediately.
Under general supervision, the Victim/Witness Advocate explains complexities of the criminal justice system and provides crisis intervention services and referrals for specialized counseling or social services to victims of and witnesses to crime.
Employee must exercise considerable tact, courtesy, and discretion in frequent contact with program clients, criminal justice agencies, and the general public.
Completes work within the framework and mandates of any grant funding this position.
Reports to Victim Witness Coordinator and the Commonwealth's Attorney.
Job Highlights Assists victims.
Provides crisis intervention services.
Prepares witnesses for participation in trial proceedings.
Provides victims and witnesses with information on any significant developments.
Provides written material and informs victims about compensation available to them.
Provides written material about and an explanation of victim impact statements.
Provides written material about restitution.
Arranges transportation services.
Coordinates and implements direct services to crime victims.
Establishes and maintains case files.
Maintains all policies and procedures set forth by the Commonwealth's Attorney.
When appropriate and as required by law, review plea agreements with victims.
Performs other duties as assigned.
For a complete list of duties and the full
Job Description:
Part-Time Victim/Witness Advocate Qualifications Possession of a high school diploma/GED, plus college courses in criminal justice, sociology, or a related field.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in direct delivery of human services.
To be considered for this position, your online application must include your resume and three (3) professional references.
Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related.
Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.
Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free WorkplaceOUR Community:
Gloucester County The are no benefits associated with this position.
01 The supplemental questions are very important and will be used to determine if you meet the basic qualifications as listed on the job posting and in the job description.
I acknowledge that I must complete the supplemental questions section in order for my application to be considered complete, along with submitting my resume and 3 professional references as required documents.
Yes No 02 When answering the supplemental questions about experience, education, or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the online application.
I acknowledge the above statement.
03 What is your current highest level of education completed? I do not have a High School diploma or GED HS Diploma or GED Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher 04 If post secondary education is obtained, what field of study is your degree? 05 Describe your experience with case management.
06 Describe your experience working with victims of crime and/or in the human services field.
07 Describe your experience using crisis intervention techniques.
08 Describe the key qualities you feel are needed for this position.
09 How do you prioritize each day's tasks? 10 Please feel free to share any additional information that would be helpful in evaluating your qualifications.
Required Question Recommended Skills Case Management Courtesy Crisis Intervention People Services Secondary Education Social Work Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$16.
33 Hourly Location :
Gloucester, VA Job Type:
Part-time as Needed Job Number:
07242023-03 Department:
Victim Witness Opening Date:
07/24/2023 Description PART-TIME GRANT FUNDED POSITION Victim Witness Advocate (Work as Required) 20 hours per weekThis position is open until filled; review of applications will begin immediately.
Under general supervision, the Victim/Witness Advocate explains complexities of the criminal justice system and provides crisis intervention services and referrals for specialized counseling or social services to victims of and witnesses to crime.
Employee must exercise considerable tact, courtesy, and discretion in frequent contact with program clients, criminal justice agencies, and the general public.
Completes work within the framework and mandates of any grant funding this position.
Reports to Victim Witness Coordinator and the Commonwealth's Attorney.
Job Highlights Assists victims.
Provides crisis intervention services.
Prepares witnesses for participation in trial proceedings.
Provides victims and witnesses with information on any significant developments.
Provides written material and informs victims about compensation available to them.
Provides written material about and an explanation of victim impact statements.
Provides written material about restitution.
Arranges transportation services.
Coordinates and implements direct services to crime victims.
Establishes and maintains case files.
Maintains all policies and procedures set forth by the Commonwealth's Attorney.
When appropriate and as required by law, review plea agreements with victims.
Performs other duties as assigned.
For a complete list of duties and the full
Job Description:
Part-Time Victim/Witness Advocate Qualifications Possession of a high school diploma/GED, plus college courses in criminal justice, sociology, or a related field.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in direct delivery of human services.
To be considered for this position, your online application must include your resume and three (3) professional references.
Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related.
Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.
Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free WorkplaceOUR Community:
Gloucester County The are no benefits associated with this position.
01 The supplemental questions are very important and will be used to determine if you meet the basic qualifications as listed on the job posting and in the job description.
I acknowledge that I must complete the supplemental questions section in order for my application to be considered complete, along with submitting my resume and 3 professional references as required documents.
Yes No 02 When answering the supplemental questions about experience, education, or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the online application.
I acknowledge the above statement.
03 What is your current highest level of education completed? I do not have a High School diploma or GED HS Diploma or GED Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher 04 If post secondary education is obtained, what field of study is your degree? 05 Describe your experience with case management.
06 Describe your experience working with victims of crime and/or in the human services field.
07 Describe your experience using crisis intervention techniques.
08 Describe the key qualities you feel are needed for this position.
09 How do you prioritize each day's tasks? 10 Please feel free to share any additional information that would be helpful in evaluating your qualifications.
Required Question Recommended Skills Case Management Courtesy Crisis Intervention People Services Secondary Education Social Work Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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