Victim Advocate

Williams County Victim Assistance Program

Title:  Victim Advocate

Job Objective:  

Responsible for providing direct services to victims of crime.  Works at the pleasure of and under the control of the Williams County Prosecuting Attorney.

Job Responsibilities:

Crisis Intervention

Transportation

Make appropriate referrals

Provide criminal justice advocacy and information

Liaison with public and private organization to facilitate services for victims

On call response 24/7 on a rotating basis

Supervise Volunteers on call

Education:

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in criminal justice or social service; 

Acceptable: two years of college with two years’ experience in criminal justice, social service or a related field; or four years’ experience in criminal justice, social service, or a related field.

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

Work Activities:

Attend court appearance with victims or on their behalf and explain court processes and outcomes to victims

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

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

Source: Williams County Jobs