Victim Advocate – Part Time

Williams County Victim Assistance Program

Job Objective:  

Responsible for providing direct service to victims of crime.  Advocate works at the pleasure of the Williams County Prosecuting Attorney.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide criminal justice advocacy and information 
• Transportation
• Make appropriate referrals
• Provide follow up for restitution information and Victim Impact Statements
• Liaison with public and private organizations to facilitate services for victims

Education:

• High school diploma
• Experience in Criminal Justice or Human Service/Social Work preferred

Skills/Abilities:

• Be nonjudgmental and able to relate to a wide variety of clients  
• Have good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Understand the court system and be able to explain the terminology to victims
• Be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel 

Work Activities:

• Attend court appearances with victims or on their behalf
• Provide support and referrals to crime victims
• Assist victims in identifying their needs
• Document all contact with victims or on their behalf
• Intercede on behalf of victims with employers, law enforcement and the courts
• Provide other services as required to support victims of crime
• Provide on-call services as needed

The Victim Advocate reports to and works under the Williams County Victim Assistance Director

Send resume to either address or email:

Susan Tennant

Williams County Victim Assistance

1425 E. High St. Suite 114

Bryan, OH 43506

Email: stennant@williamscountyprosecutor.com

Source: Williams County Jobs