Victim Assistance Coordinator

Harris County District Attorney's Office; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Wellness programs

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

EAP – Employee Assistance Program

Vacation days (10 per year)

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Retirement pension (TCDRS)

Transportation assistance

Job summary

Harris County District Attorney's Office seeks a Victim Assistance Coordinator to support crime victims with information, emotional support, and notification of rights. The role handles VIS, compensation paperwork, and translations for prosecutors as needed.

Responsibilities include court accompaniment, referrals to partners, and answering questions about the criminal justice process. Grant-funded position through Sep 30, 2026, with full-time hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 10 years of work experience with victims in relevant settings.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing to produce clear records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide victims with criminal justice information, emotional support, and rights notification.
• Assist with State Crime Victims' Compensation paperwork and VIS.
• Translate for prosecutors if bilingual; attend pre-trial meetings and provide court accompaniment.
• Make referrals to community partners and services and answer questions about the process.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Written communications

Victim services experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice / Victim Studies / Social Work / Psychology / Sociology

10 years experience with crime victims in law enforcement, social services or healthcare

Job description

Careers At Harris County District Attorney's Office

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The Harris County District Attorney's Office employs Victim Assistance Coordinators (VACs) to provide victims of crime with criminal justice information, emotional support, and notification of their rights in compliance with the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. As part of their duties, VACs make initial contact with victims, provide case update, assist with State Crime Victims' Compensation paperwork, assist with the Victim Impact Statement (VIS), translation for prosecutors (if bilingual), attend pre-trial meetings, provide court accompaniment, make referrals to community partners and services, and answer questions about the criminal justice process.

This position is supported through grant funding and is therefore contingent upon the continuation of such funding. In the event the grant is not renewed, the position may be discontinued. Funding for this role is currently authorized through September 30, 2026.

Required Education/Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Victim Studies, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field or ten (10) years of documented work experience working with victims of crime in a law enforcement, social services organization, or in a health care setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing to produce clear correspondence, concise histories, and properly documented records and reports.

Preferences:

• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to speak, read, and write proficiently in both languages.

Hours:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department. May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek.

Salary (Starting):

• $65,603.20 annually

Harris County offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for regular (full-time) employees, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Wellness programs
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ten (10) vacation days per year during the first five years of service (increases with tenure)
• Dependent Care and Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement pension through the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS)
• Transportation assistance through the Metro Ride Sponsor Program

Application Notice:

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual status updates. If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you directly. We truly appreciate your interest in joining our team.