Impactful Victim Witness Support Coordinator

WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association; Kentucky; On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation – available on day one!

Health insurance

Wellness incentive plan

Flexible spending account

Dental insurance

State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Long term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Portage County District Attorney’s Office is hiring a full-time Victim Witness Coordinator to provide services to crime victims and inform witnesses about their rights under Wisconsin statutes. The role includes coordinating court attendance, liaison work with prosecutors, law enforcement and human services providers, and grant writing responsibilities.

Starting pay is $65,827 per year. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of post-secondary education in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years work experience in law office, justice system, law enforcement or related field required.
• Two years’ experience in office procedures including knowledge of computer systems required.

Responsibilities

• Provides and oversees comprehensive orientation and support services to victims and witnesses by program staff including notifying victims and witnesses of their rights as provided by statute; assisting victims in exercising their rights; prepares and assists victims and witnesses to attend court and for testifying at court proceedings; providing information and referrals to community resources and agencies.
• Ensures that the program is managed according to the statutory and constitutional requirements and related guidelines, rules and regulations.
• Develops all procedures, protocols, forms and brochures utilized by the Victim Witness Program, subject to the review and approval of the District Attorney.
• Ensures that records are maintained in an accurate, timely and legal manner.
• Acts as liaison between victims and witnesses and the District Attorney’s Office. Schedule and attend meetings with prosecuting attorneys, assist attorneys in interviewing victims and witnesses, and comprehensively document these meetings.
• Enter into communication and partnership with other relevant community resources and agencies, coordinates services with community resources and agencies.
• Provides training and orientation in the Victim Witness Program to other County staff, agencies and the community.
• Works to effectively and efficiently schedule witnesses at Court, coordinating with professionals, securing and making arrangements for hotels, and transportation if necessary.
• Write grant applications for various programs as required. Prepares or assists in preparing budget reports, reimbursement reports, or other documentation as required and provide to the appropriate reporting agency.

Skills

Two years work experience in law/juven

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years post high school education in social work criminal justice psychology paralegal

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Portage County District Attorney’s Office is hiring a full-time Victim Witness Coordinator to provide services to crime victims and inform witnesses about their rights under Wisconsin statutes. The role includes coordinating court attendance, liaison work with prosecutors, law enforcement and human services providers, and grant writing responsibilities.

Starting pay is $65,827 per year. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of post-secondary education in