Hybrid Victim & Witness Support Specialist

Dakota County; Hastings (MN); Sur place; USD 66 000 - 103 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Work from home part of the time

Pension with employer contribution

Generous paid time off

Résumé du poste

Dakota County is seeking a Victim Witness Specialist for the County Attorney's Office in Hastings. This full-time role supports crime victims by providing information, referrals, and coordination of witness management for cases prosecuted by the County Attorney's Office.

Minimum qualifications include a relevant degree (or equivalent combination with 5 years experience). The office offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to work from home part of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, human services, or closely related field AND one-year related experience in criminal justice, crime victim services or human services.
• Associate's degree or two-year technical certificate in criminal justice, legal assistant/paralegal, or human services AND three years of related experience in criminal justice, crime victim services or human services.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience to total 5 years
• Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy or the national equivalent (preferred)

Responsabilités

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of crime victims' rights, laws and issues; civil, criminal and juvenile court systems and procedures; rules of professional conduct; and data practices rules and laws.
• Ability to use good judgment and make sound, independent decisions.
• Operate a personal computer, including word processing and database applications.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks, and adapt to changing work demands.
• Work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Support victims through the justice process and coordinate witness management for cases.
• Provide supervision to interns when the supervisor is unavailable.

Connaissances

Effective communication

Knowledge of victims' rights

Good judgment

Independent decision making

Computer literacy

Multitasking

Working with diverse communities

Formation

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Associate's degree or 2-year certificate in related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience (5 years)

Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy (preferred)

Description du poste

Dakota County is seeking a Victim Witness Specialist for the County Attorney's Office in Hastings. This full-time role supports crime victims by providing information, referrals, and coordination of witness management for cases prosecuted by the County Attorney's Office.

Minimum qualifications include a relevant degree (or equivalent combination with 5 years experience). The office offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to work from home part of the time.