Victim Witness Program Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's Degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Social Work, or related field If you're passionate about serving victims, supporting justice, and making a difference in our community, we'd love to hear from you.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

Under the supervision of the District Attorney, has responsibility to implement the goals and objectives of the Cayuga County Victim/Witness Services Program. Included, therein, is the responsibility to identify crime victim, advise them of their rights under the law, and help guide them to relevant community services. Assist victims in understanding and participating in the criminal justice process.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Thorough knowledge of the court system and proceedings occurring therein.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant community services and agencies.
• Ability to get along well with others.
• Ability to use an alpha-numeric keyboard and utilize various types of software utilized by employer.
• Ability to maintain a strict code of confidentiality.
• Proficient in typing and maintaining filing system.
• Good address.
• Good judgment.
• Tact and courtesy.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only)

• Review felony and misdemeanor charging documents and supporting documentation to identify victims and help assess the type of services required.
• Communicate by telephone and correspondence with victims, witnesses, and service providers.
• Attends local criminal courts and county court with crime victims where appropriate.
• Provides assistance to victims with filling out crime victim's compensation claims.
• Advises victims of relevant community services and makes referrals to those agencies where appropriate.
• Complies with statutory notification and reporting requirements.
• Acts as the District Attorney's liaison with community agencies and groups such as but not limited to Domestic Violence Coalition, SAVAR, Cayuga County Child Sexual Abuse Task Force, etc., and attends meetings as designated by the District Attorney.
• Maintains, compiles, and reports to the New York State Crime Victim's Board services provided through the program.
• Compiles relevant statistics on program goals and objectives and assists the District Attorney in writing the grant application to continue the program for the succeeding fiscal year. Enters necessary information into database.
• Performs related work as assigned.