Victim Witness Coordinator - PA

Ada County; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

Generous vacation and sick leave from

11 paid holidays annually

11.96% employer retirement system

457(b) and 401(k) with county match

Paid parental leave, life insurance, &

Training opportunities and career path

Public Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Job summary

Ada County Prosecutor’s Office is hiring a Victim-Witness Coordinator to support victims and witnesses of crime with crisis intervention, court coordination, and community referrals.

Responsibilities include maintaining referrals, tracking case status, and assisting prosecutors. A Bachelor’s degree and crisis intervention experience are required, with opportunities for ongoing training and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology or related field required.
• Two years of crisis intervention experience preferred.
• Knowledge of victim-witness program objectives and criminal justice processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for victims to ensure needs are addressed within the justice system.
• Maintain a referral agency register and connect victims to resources.
• Make referrals for medical, legal, financial, shelter, and employment services.
• Track court calendars, case status, and relevant records.
• Coordinate court appearances and escort victims to hearings.
• Liaise with other agencies to provide coordinated services.
• Gather and report statistical data for the Victim-Witness Program.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Victim-witness support

Interagency coordination

Communication skills

Rapport-building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Sociology

Job description

Please Note: This is a continuous job posting and will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. The posting may close at any time without notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

The Ada County Prosecutor’s Office is dedicated to serving Idaho’s largest community, keeping it a safe place to live and work, giving a voice to crime victims and advocating for the citizens of Ada County.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that increases your base salary by approximately 40%, including:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leavestarting on day one
• 11 paid holidaysannually
• Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems which includes 11.96% employer contribution
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a 401(k)
• Paid parental leave, life insurance, and robust wellness programs
• Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing
• The Ada County Prosecutor’s Office is a qualifying employer under the Federal Public Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program (certain conditions apply). Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Learn more about Ada County Prosecutor office by visiting their website. Ada County Prosecutor

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY:

Facilitates Victim-Witness Program coordination by providing assistance to victims and witnesses of crime by providing crisis intervention, court support, social service referrals, community education, information on the criminal justice process, case status notification, and training.

Required:

Updated resume and cover letter must be submitted with your application.

Each Victim-Witness Coordinator who occupies this position will be assigned to one of the two statements listed just below:

• Provides assistance relating to support, guidance, and short-term crisis intervention to survivors, victims and witnesses of homicide, child sexual and physical assault, rape and domestic violence; or crimes involving violence or special circumstances; or
• Provides assistance relating to support, guidance, and short-term crisis intervention to domestic violence victims, and other victims as directed.

Each Victim-Witness Coordinator who occupies this position will perform all of the functions listed below:

• Acts as an advocate for victims ensuring that their needs are addressed within the criminal justice system and community;
• Maintains a register of referral agencies and refers victims to appropriate community resources;
• Makes referrals for medical, psychological, legal, financial, shelter and employment services;
• Keeps abreast of court calendars, status of cases, maintains records, statistical data and files relevant to assigned cases;
• Provides information relating to case status and disposition;
• Assists prosecutors and law enforcement officials with interviews with victims and witnesses by providing support to victims;
• Coordinates court appearances and escorts victims to court to provide support; assists with property return; assists with the filing of Victim's Compensation Applications. Assists in coordinating program operations with other segments of the law enforcement/criminal justice system to ensure effectiveness of operations;
• Maintains liaison with programs operated by other agencies to provide technical assistance and service coordination; and
• Gathers statistical data relevant to the Victim-Witness Program.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in educational presentations to law enforcement, schools, and other criminal justice agencies and community organizations;
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Psychology, Sociology or related field is required;
• Two (2) years of work experience in crisis intervention capacity;
• Knowledge of the objectives of victim-witness programs;
• Knowledge of the processes involved in the Criminal Justice System;
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of applied sociology and psychology;
• Knowledge of data collection and public relations contact techniques;
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with individuals in crisis and impacted by crime, including small children;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, members of other agencies and the public;
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written direction;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Ability to provide direct support to victims as needed;
• Ability to be self-directed and creative in tracking and solving problems;
• Ability to think well and respond quickly in a crisis;
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The incumbent is subject to a criminal records check and fingerprinting;
• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing;
• Must adherence to the Code of Ethics for the legal profession;
• The incumbent will work closely with law enforcement and court personnel;
• May respond to hospitals, home or crime scenes to assist detectives with victims during the evening hours and or weekends in accordance with on-call policy;
• May be required to take on-call shifts with the Ada County Sheriff’s Office Victim Witness Program.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions;
• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.;
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks.

DISCLAIMER:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.