Bilingual Victim Support & Rights Coordinator

Harris County Attorney's Office; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness programs

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vacation days

Holidays

Professional development opportunities

Retirement pension

Transportation assistance

Job summary

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a Victim Assistance Coordinator to support victims of crime with information, emotional support, and rights notifications in line with Texas law. The role includes initial victim contact, case updates, and VIS preparation, with translation for prosecutors when bilingual, and court accompaniment.

This grant-funded position is authorized through September 30, 2026, with standard hours and potential overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or 10 years of experience with crime victims in law enforcement, social services, or health care.
• Ability to communicate in writing to produce clear correspondence, histories, and properly documented records/reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide victims with criminal justice information, emotional support, and rights notification.
• Make initial contact with victims and provide case updates.
• Assist with Victim Impact Statement (VIS) preparation and State Crime Victims’ Compensation paperwork.
• Translate for prosecutors if bilingual and attend pre-trial meetings as needed.
• Provide court accompaniment and referrals to community partners/services; answer questions about the criminal justice process.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Writing ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice / Victim Studies / Social Work / Psychology / Sociology

Job description

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a Victim Assistance Coordinator to support victims of crime with information, emotional support, and rights notifications in line with Texas law. The role includes initial victim contact, case updates, and VIS preparation, with translation for prosecutors when bilingual, and court accompaniment.

This grant-funded position is authorized through September 30, 2026, with standard hours and potential overtime as needed.