DOC Victim Services Unit Director

State of Vermont; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium 80%

Dental plan

12 paid holidays

Pension plan

457(b) plan

Tuition reimbursement

FSAs

Life insurance

Wellness program

Public Service Student Loan Forgiv*

Job summary

The Vermont Department of Corrections seeks a DOC Victim Services Unit Director to design, implement, and manage the victim services program statewide, prioritizing victims as primary consumers of services and fostering community partnerships. This role includes policy development, staff supervision, and managing the automatic victim notification system.

Based in Waterbury, VT, the position requires travel and collaboration with internal and community partners to strengthen victim support

Qualifications

• Five (5) years or more of experience in criminal justice or the broad field of human services AND two (2) years or more of planning, policy, or supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice or a human services field.
• One (1) year or more of experience in victim services, social work, or a related field.
• Previous experience working within the criminal justice system, particularly in a corrections setting.
• Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, implementation, and management of the victim services program.
• Supervise staff including a Senior Victim Service Specialist and three Victim Service Specialists; travel within Vermont as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a human services field

Job description

Application Deadline Date: 11/17/2026

Department: Corrections

Location: Waterbury, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $36.89

Maximum Salary: $56.89

Overview

The DOC Victim Services Unit Director oversees the design, implementation, and management of the Vermont Department of Corrections' victim services program, prioritizing victims as primary consumers of correctional services, and fosters community partnerships to strengthen victim support networks that collaborates with internal and community partners. The Director supports restorative justice practices across field and facility sites, policy development, training, cross-departmental communication, DOC staff supervision and development, and management of the automatic victim notification system.

The position directly supervises a Senior Victim Service Specialist and three geographically dispersed Victim Service Specialists, based at the Waterbury State Office Complex but may require travel throughout Vermont.

Who May Apply

This position, DOC Victim Services Unit Director (Job Requisition #56062), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting, but with frequent travel required, for which private means of transportation must be available. Incumbents must be able to interact, work, and deal with all level of Department staff, the general public, and state and local officials. Strong difference of opinion may occur in emotionally charged situations. Some meetings may take place in correctional facilities. Occasional work outside of normal hours may be required.

It's important for a Corrections Victim Services Director to be compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated to supporting the rights and well-being of crime victims and the people in the unit and corrections system who are working with them

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years or more of experience in criminal justice or the broad field of human services AND two (2) years or more of planning, policy, or supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice or a human services field
• One (1) year or more of experience in victim services, social work, or a related field.
• Previous experience working within the criminal justice system, particularly in a corrections setting.

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.