Lead Victim Advocate

Jackson; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vacation time

Sick leave

Pension plan

Job summary

Jackson County Prosecutor's Office seeks a Lead Victim Advocate in Kansas City, MO. This full-time role pays $24.06/hour and supports crime victims through hearings, pleas, trials, and sentencing, while helping them understand the legal process and file state compensation claims.

Qualifications include an Associate's Degree, three years working with the public in Human Services, and a Victim Advocate Certificate or approved training.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of experience working with the public in Human Services delivery.
• Must have a Victim Advocate Certificate or have successfully completed course requirements of a victim advocacy training program.
• Must submit to/pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Notifying and providing information to victims/witnesses regarding hearing dates, pleas, trials, and sentencing; advises and assists victims with the filing of state compensation claims.
• Provides general support and advocacy services to crime victims.
• Elicits facts relating to the crime and informs victims the various stages of the legal process, helps victims and witnesses to understand how the criminal justice system operates and ensures that victims' interests are represented.
• Confers with law enforcement and/or other legal or professional personnel with respect to victim's initial condition and circumstances surrounding the crime

Education

Associate's Degree

Victim Advocate Certificate

Job description

Lead Victim Advocate page is loaded## Lead Victim Advocatelocations: Kansas City, MOtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR102983It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!*We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.***Department:** Prosecutor**Grade:** 180**Salary:** $24.06/hour**Job Duties:*** Responsible for notifying and providing information to victims/witnesses regarding hearing dates, pleas, trials, and sentencing; advises and assists victims with the filing of state compensation claims* Provides general support and advocacy services to crime victims. Elicits facts relating to the crime and informs victims the various stages of the legal process, helps victims and witnesses to understand how the criminal justice system operates and ensures that victims' interests are represented.* confers with law enforcement and/or other legal or professional personnel with respect to victim's initial condition and circumstances surrounding the crime**Minimum Qualifications:*** Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university.* Three years of experience working with the public in Human Services delivery.* Must have a Victim Advocate Certificate or have successfully completed course requirements of a victim advocacy training program.* Must submit to/pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.*If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!*The associates of Jackson County fill a vast array of positions, but they are all part of one team, sharing a common goal - serving the citizens of Jackson County. Jackson County is a wonderful place to work! We offer excellent benefits, including health care, dental, life insurance, vacation time, sick leave and a pension plan, plus many more!