Victim Witness Coordinator

Portage County; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation on day one

Health insurance

Wellness incentive

Flexible spending account

Dental insurance

State retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Life insurance

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 in Stevens Point, WI is hiring a full-time Victim Witness Coordinator to support crime victims and witnesses through the court process. The role provides information on rights, assists with accessing services, and coordinates with prosecutors, law enforcement, and human services agencies.

Starting pay is $65,827 per year plus a comprehensive benefits package. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma (or equivalent) with two years of related

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; two years post-secondary study in related fields.
• Two years’ work experience in law office or justice system.
• Two years’ experience with office procedures and computer systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Any combination of education and experience that provides required knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide orientation and support services to victims and witnesses.
• Notify victims of rights and assist in exercising rights.
• Coordinate meetings with prosecutors and law enforcement.
• Maintain accurate records of proceedings and communications.
• Develop procedures, forms, and brochures for the program.
• Coordinate services with community resources and agencies.
• Assist in grant writing and budget/reporting documentation.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Social work understanding

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Office procedures

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary studies in social work/criminal justice/psychology/paralegal

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Portage County District Attorney’soffice i is hiring a full-time Victim Witness Coordinator to join their team!

Summary of Position:

This position provides appropriate services to victims of crime and provide information on criminal proceedings to witnesses as set forth in Chapter 950, Wisconsin Statutes and any other related laws or regulations. This position works to help victims and witnesses navigate the criminal justice system in order to help them understand their role in the process, to inform victims of their rights and assist them to exercise those rights, to lessen the negative impacts of the court process on them, and to help them recover lost items or gain restitution. This position also serves as a liaison between prosecutors, crime victims and witnesses as well as law enforcement and human services providers. This position assists prosecutors in interviewing victims and witnesses and managing victims and witnesses during court proceedings.

Starting pay is $65,827/ yr

What are the primary job duties?

• Provides and oversees the provision of 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.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of two years post High School education with emphasis in social work, criminal justice psychology, paralegal or related field required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check and have a valid drivers license.
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position.

Portage County offers a GREATbenefit package, which includes the following;

• Vacation - available on day one!
• Health insurance - your choice of two health plans - (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
• Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
• Flexible spending account
• Dental insurance
• State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan - County contribution of 7.2%!
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Life insurance - premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
• Long term disability insurance - premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer