Victim Specialist

Duties

Provides direct assistance services to persons who have suffered direct physical, emotional, or financial harm as a result of a violent crime.

Contacts victims, conducts needs assessments and develops an action plan for immediate and on-going services as indicated by the needs assessment.

Provides crisis intervention services, which are directed toward de-escalating a situation, establishes physical and emotional safety, and provides concrete/basic needs services, emergency needs and reinforcing the victim's ability to make choices regarding possible courses of action.

Ensures FBI Adherence to the Attorney General Guidelines and establishment and adoption of best practices for victim assistance.

Maintains involvement either through outreach or membership on multidisciplinary teams, with local agencies that provide services to federal crime victims.

Develops and implements trainings and presentations related to victim concerns and coordination with other federal, state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement agencies, health, social services, schools, and advocacy organizations.