Victim Advocate

Christian County, Missouri; Ozark (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Christian County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is seeking a full-time Victim Advocate to support victims and witnesses through the criminal justice process by providing information and keeping them apprised of court dates and events.

The Advocate will inform victims/witnesses of constitutional and statutory rights, share information about community resources, and frequently attend court proceedings. The position requires good judgment, teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working with victims.
• Degree in criminal justice, psychology, or related field.
• Will pass pre-employment drug screen and background check; random drug testing may occur.

Responsibilities

• Support victims and witnesses through the criminal justice process by providing information.
• Keep victims and witnesses apprised of court dates and court events.
• Inform victims/witnesses about constitutional and statutory rights.
• Share information about community resources for victims and witnesses.
• Frequently attend court proceedings.

Skills

Good judgment

Team player

Patient

Work under pressure

Keyboarding

Education

Degree in criminal justice or psychology or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Christian County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for a full-time Victim Advocate. The Victim Advocate will support victims and witnesses going through the criminal justice process by providing information. The Victim Advocate will support victims and witnesses by keeping victims and witnesses appraised regarding court dates and court events. Victim Advocates will provide victims and witnesses information about the constitutional and statutory rights afforded to victims of and witnesses to crimes. The victim advocate will be knowledge regarding resources in the community to share about available resources to the victims and witnesses. The Victim Advocate will frequently attend court proceedings. Qualified candidates will be able to exercise good judgment be a team player and be patient. The qualified candidate will be knowledge of the criminal justice process must be able to work under pressure and deadlines. The Christian County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is a fileless office PROSECUTER by KARPEL is their case management system therefore the successful candidate will also be proficient at keyboarding. Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years of previous experience working with victims and a degree in criminal justice psychology or a related degree. The qualified candidate will be required pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. This is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to random drug screenings.

Additional Information

This full-time position offers a competitive wage and a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical dental vision and retirement.

Disclaimer

Christian County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encouraged both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employers. Position open until filled

• Exempt : No
• Type : FT Employee
• Department : Prosecuting Attorney
• Location : Circuit Court Building