Department Head District Attorney
Salary Range Minimum $2,897.76 Monthly
Job Number 607-0505-111919
Date Open November 19, 2019
Application Deadline Until Filled
HAYS COUNTY JOB POSTING
THIS POSITION IS AVAILABLE STARTING JANUARY 1, 2020
In order to be considered for employment with Hays County submit the following documents:
• Hays County Employment Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
Find Hays County Employment Applications at:
• Pre-printed forms at the Hays County Human Resources department
• Request PDF forms from [email protected] via email
You may submit your application documents in any of the following ways:
• Hand-deliver to 712 South Stagecoach Trail, Suite 1063, San Marcos, TX 78666
• Fax: 512-393-2227
• Email: [email protected]
Education and/or Experience
• Requires
bachelor’s degree or knowledge equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Criminal
Justice, Behavioral Science, or a closely related area.
• Requires three years victim assistance or related social work experience. Any
equivalent combination of experience and training may substitute for
educational requirements.
Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Requires attendance and completion of basic TLETS Course.
Required Skills
• Serves as the first contact for victims of misdemeanor, felony, violent and
non-violent, property, and family crimes filed with and accepted by the Hays
County Criminal District Attorney’s office; maintains contact with and provides
information to victims throughout the complex criminal justice process; and
works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assist victims.
• Limited counseling for violent crime victims.
• Refers victims to counseling, social services, shelters and other agencies
for assistance.
• Keeps victims informed of the status of their case by mail, email and phone
contact; provides emotional support by allowing victims to express their
frustrations, anger, guilt, and/or fear and responding appropriately to their
feelings; and independently determines course of action in responding to victims
and or families.
• Enters victim information and documents all contact and attempted contact
with victims in Odyssey.
• Prepares victim information packets to include pre and post indictment
letters for felony cases, filed and unfiled letters for misdemeanor cases,
Victim Information Packets explaining the criminal justice system and informing
victims of services available, Victim Impact Statement and Crime Victim
Compensation applications.
• Assists prosecutors and investigators in interviewing victims and witnesses
as requested; and coordinates appointments and trial appearances as requested.
• Attends Jury Trials with victims during their testimony for emotional support
• Provides follow up on special requests from prosecutors and investigators as
requested.
• Assists in making presentations to community agencies in regard to victim’s
rights.
• Accompanies crime victims at, court proceedings, including jury trials and
protective order hearings; and accompanies investigators and prosecutors to
victim’s home, hospital, school, work, and counselor’s offices.
• May be called upon to testify.
• Performs other duties as assigned
Summary
Under general supervision of the Lead Victims Assistance Coordinator, the Victims Assistance Coordinator provides direct services to victims of crime, and their families within Hays County. The work involves treating a variety of problems, questions, or situations in conformance with established criteria. The work product affects the operation of the County’s Victim’s Assistance Program. This position affects the well-being of Hays County victims and their families.
Individuals in this position serve at the pleasure of the current elected official.
Hays County is an
EEO employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Hays
County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to
discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of background
checks, including reference checks, criminal history, and driver’s license
checks and driving history.