Entry-Level Victim & Witness Advocate

County of Siskiyou; Yreka (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Siskiyou is seeking an entry-level Victim/Witness Advocate to support the District Attorney's Office. Under supervision, you will learn to interview victims and witnesses, assess needs, and refer to appropriate community resources while learning program policies and procedures.

This role requires assisting with case status updates, providing transportation for clients who cannot reach court, maintaining records, and coordinating with law enforcement and community organizations to

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of victim/witness services and programs.
• Basic knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Ability to interview victims and witnesses and assess needs.

Responsibilities

• Learn to interview victims and witnesses and advise them of restitution rights and available services.
• Assist with assessing client needs and making referrals to community resources.
• Maintain program records and enter data into a computer system.
• Provide transportation for clients who cannot reach court and support with administrative tasks.

Skills

Interviewing

Record keeping

Communication

Job description

County of Siskiyou is seeking an entry-level Victim/Witness Advocate to support the District Attorney's Office. Under supervision, you will learn to interview victims and witnesses, assess needs, and refer to appropriate community resources while learning program policies and procedures.

This role requires assisting with case status updates, providing transportation for clients who cannot reach court, maintaining records, and coordinating with law enforcement and community organizations to