Victim Services Program Case Manager

Chesterfield County, VA; Chesterfield Court House (VA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Chesterfield County, VA is seeking a part-time Victim Services Program Case Manager to deliver direct services to crime victims and witnesses. The role includes information, referrals and assistance, plus coordinating court appearances.

A Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, human services or related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, and two years of relevant experience, are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, human services or related field.
• Two years of experience in counseling, social work or crisis intervention, or equivalent training/experience.
• Experience at a Victim Witness office is highly desirable.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct services to crime victims and witnesses including information, referrals and assistance.
• Refer victims to counseling or social services and help applying for services.
• Explain court processes and help prepare Victim Impact Statements.
• Coordinate court appearances with employers/schools and notify about proceedings.
• Engage in community outreach and participate in training as required.

Connaissances

Counseling experience

Crisis intervention

Social services navigation

Formation

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, human services or related field

Description du poste

Bachelor's degree in a criminal justice, human services or related field; two years of experience in counseling, social work or crisis intervention; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Previous experience at a Victim Witness office is highly desirable.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required. This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice’s “Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy” and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check.

This is an administration position. The incumbent performs complex task to provide direct services, including information, referrals and assistance to victims and witnesses of crime as required by the Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act.

The part-time Victim Services Program Case Manager is directly supervised by the Victim Services Program Director and ultimately reports to the Commonwealth’s Attorney.

• Provides referrals to specialized counseling or social services
• Provides information and direction in applying for services available to crime victims
• Provides information regarding victim / witness issues during court proceedings.
• Aides in facilitate notice of judicial proceedings, prisoner status and assistance in obtaining restitution documentation in criminal cases
• Coordinates court appearances with employers/schools, obtaining advance notice of court proceedings.
• Assist in obtaining services on an interpreter
• Assist in preparation of Victim Impact Statements
• Provides notification of proceedings or dispositions involving charged parties
• Performs necessary community outreach and engages in training
• Performs other tasks as required or necessary by need or demand

28 hours/week; Monday - Friday between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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