Crime Victim Specialist

OPSO; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

OPSO in New Orleans is seeking a Crime Victim Specialist to support all victims of violent crimes in the City. The coordinator provides information, emotional support, and helps with researching resources and completing paperwork.

The role also involves accompanying victims to court and coordinating with criminal justice and social service agencies to obtain help. You will manage crisis hotlines, run support groups, make referrals for in-person counseling, and handle intake case management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; college coursework or degree preferred in psychology, HR, customer service, or education.
• 2–4 years of college coursework or degrees in Criminal Justice, Administration, or Social Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff crisis hotlines.
• Run support group.
• Make referrals to provide in-person counseling.
• Ensure overall case management of intakes providing information on victimization.
• Collaborate with local and federal agencies and the community to provide crime-prevention trainings and presentations.
• Provide information on victims’ legal rights and protections.
• Provide emotional support to primary and secondary victims.
• Assist victims with safety planning.
• Assist victims with the Crime Victims Reparations application for compensation.
• Help victims find shelter and transportation.
• Provide referrals for other victim services and arrange funerals as needed.
• Notify victims of inmate release or escape via VINELINK or LAVNS.

Education

High School Diploma

Criminal Justice / Administration / Social Sciences coursework

Job description

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New Orleans, LA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1549

SUMMARY

The purpose of the Crime Victim Specialist is to support all victims of violent crimes in the City of New Orleans. The coordinator of victims support services will offer victims information, emotional support, assist with researching, locating resources and filling out paperwork. The designated coordinator will also attend court with victims, contact organizations such as criminal justice or social service agencies, to get help or information from victims.

FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

• Manage staff crisis hotlines;
• Run support group;
• Make referrals to provide in-person counseling;
• Ensures overall case management of all intakes providing information on victimization.
• Work with all local, federal agencies and the community providing information on crime prevention by trainings and presentations;
• Providing information on victims’ legal rights and protections;
• Providing emotional support to all primary and secondary victims;
• Assist victims and survivors with safety planning;
• Assist victims with the Crime Victims Reparations application for compensation;
• Help victims find shelter and transportation;
• Provide referral for other services for victims; helping to arrange funerals; and
• Notifying victims of inmate's release or escape through the VINELINK or Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System (LAVNS).

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or; College degree preferred courses; or specific course work and experience in psychology, human resources, customer service, or education and at least 2 – 4 years of college courses or degrees in, Criminal Justice, Administration, Social Sciences.