Victim Advocate - Limited Term

Victim Advocate – Limited Term

$49,000 / year + Full-Time County Benefits.

James City County’s Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office seeks an individual to perform responsible work providing crisis intervention and referral services and assistance in applying for services to people who have been victims of crime.

Responsibilities:

• Provides crisis intervention services, specialized counseling or referral to such services; keeps victims updated on investigation and adjudication developments; information on obtaining program services; information and guidance on compensation available to victims and victim impact statements.
• Counsels victims about participating in the criminal justice process.
• Prepares adult witnesses for participation in trial proceedings through counseling, courtroom tours, accompaniment to court, and explanation of judicial proceedings in which they will be participating.
• Arranges and/or provides escort or other transportation services related to the investigation or adjudication of the case, if necessary and advisable.
• Facilitates payment by the Virginia Supreme Court of all reasonable costs of forensic medical examinations of crime victims.
• Coordinates and implements direct services to crime victims such as disseminating victim assistance materials, recommending written interagency service agreements, maintaining a directory of social services and community resources available to crime victims, and attending relevant meetings as a program representative.
• Organizes and facilitates community outreach events and presentations.

Requirements:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school diploma required; completion of college level courses in social sciences, criminal justice, or related fields preferred; some experience in direct delivery of human services preferred.
• Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
• Knowledge of local and state criminal justice system; case management and crisis intervention techniques; principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction preferred.
• Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret and explain policies and procedures; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.

Click here ​for full job description. Accepting application until filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

Only online applications to our website will be considered. To apply, please visit the James City County Career Center at https://jobs.jamescitycountyva.gov