JOB TITLE: VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR
DEPARTMENT: MADISON COUNTY CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
LOCATION: 101 MAIN STREET, MADISONVILLE, TEXAS 77864
DATE POSTED: 11/8/2023
CLOSING DATE: 11/15/23
SALARY: $50,000 or based on experience
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Victim Assistance Coordinator is responsible for providing information and assistance to persons victimized in Felony and Misdemeanor cases.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide information and assistance to victims as requested, ensuring that they are apprised of their Victim’s Rights.
- Provide assistance to victims during the court process.
- Sets up interviews with victims/witnesses and criminal district attorneys/police agencies and provide assistance during the interviews.
- On call, as needed, to visit with victim/witnesses in hospitals.
- Attend Forensic Interviews of victims.
- Monitor and provide victims with information regarding relevant court proceedings.
- Assist victims with Victim Impact Statements.
- Assist victims with Crime Victim Compensation process.
- Refer victims to appropriate social service agencies.
- Assist victims in establishing restitution totals.
- Notify victims of case dispositions.
- Prepares monthly statistical and grant reports.
- Provides training to law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and to other agencies regarding victims’ rights.
- Coordinates community victim awareness events.
- Acts as liaison for office with other agencies involved in serving victims.
- Comprehensive knowledge of victims’ rights legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of the purposes, principles, terminology, and practices employed in courtroom proceedings and the judicial process.
- Must have the skills to multitask daily.
REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND WORK HISTORY:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
- Bilingual preferred but not required.
- Must have prior experience working with victims and/or victim services.
- Must have valid driver’s license issued by the State of Texas.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
BENEFITS:
Benefits include Health Insurance for the employee, Retirement benefits, paid vacation, and sick and Holiday pay.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applications can be found at www.co.madison.tx.us. To apply: Please send Application, Cover Letter, and Resume via email only to Courtney Cain, Madison County District Attorney, at [email protected].
Madison County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.