Victim Witness Coordinator

Victim Witness Coordinator (F)

Provides services to victims and witnesses of homicide, sexual assault crimes, crimes with children as victims, adult family violence crimes, juvenile crimes and felony crimes; coordinates necessary hearing and legal arrangements and communications with crime victims and witnesses; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Duties

• Contacts victims and witnesses of crimes, explains the County's Victim/Witness Program services and procedures, as outlined in the Montana Code Annotated and related support services available;
• Answers questions and explains the legal and judicial system processes and procedures to victims and witnesses and what they may expect as the case they are involved with moves through the legal and court systems;
• Attends judicial hearings and trials with victims and witnesses to provide them with information and personal support during such sessions;
• Maintains continuous contact with victims and witnesses to provide them with a constant flow of information regarding their case, personal situation, and related matters.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience/Training:

• Graduation from a college or university with a Associate's degree in criminology, sociology, psychology, social work, or closely related field; and
• Two (2) years' experience in criminology, sociology, psychology, social work, crisis counseling, victim witness assistance or the criminal justice system; or
• Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor's degree in criminology, sociology, psychology, social work, or closely related field; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training totaling four (4) years.

Certifications:

• Valid driver's license issued by the State of Montana.

Finalist(s) must pass a background check.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:

• Employer paid health insurance, which includes dental and pharmacy benefits
• Employer paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• State of Montana PERS retirement
• Vision plan coverage
• 457 deferred compensation plans and ROTH plans
• Flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, limited purpose accounts and health savings accounts (HSA)
• Education assistance program
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Weight Management program
• Annual wellness screenings
• Paid holidays
• 12-days sick leave per year
• 3-weeks' vacation your first year!

Part-time employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.