Crime Victim Coordinator

Victim Services Coordinator

Work involves developing, implementing, and administering victim programs/services; providing crisis counseling; providing referral services; and interfacing with community organizations involved in crime victim services.

This is a grant-funded position and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funds year by year. Knowledge/experience in obtaining/maintaining grants a plus. Salary is $41,600 annually.

The primary duties of this position will be:

• the ability to locate and to communicate with victims/witnesses;
• assisting victims with victim impact statements and assisting in explaining their legal rights as a crime victim;
• assisting victims in obtaining financial/counseling assistance via the Attorney General's office;
• providing a basic level of emotional support to victims;
• acting as an escort for court/appointments;
• being the primary contact within the D.A.'s office for victims;
• assisting victims with protective orders;
• assisting prosecutors with collecting restitution for victims; and
• keeping victims updated as to the status of their cases;
• organizing and participation in ceremonies honoring victims of crime;
• detailed victim data entry into computer system;
• capturing statistical data for grant purposes;
• enter all contacts information/data into computer system;
• maintain confidential victim files.

EDUCATION ~ SKILLS ~

EXPERIENCE:

Required - High school diploma or equivalent, College degree preferred, but not required. No criminal history. Position also requires the following: discretion, analytical thinking, articulate writing and verbal skills, good interpersonal relations, good character, and organizational skills. The ability to speak conversational Spanish is strongly preferred but not required. The successful candidate must be compassionate and able to empathize with crime victims.

Mainly indoor activity. Significant contact with the public, crime victims, witnesses, persons accused/convicted of crimes, police officers, and other law enforcement/ courthouse personnel.

Brazoria County is a local government entity that offers competitive salaries with an excellent benefits package, which includes:
Government Pension through TCDRS with 7% fixed interest and a county match of 2:1 at retirement; we do not pay into Social Security but instead contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as an additional savings for retirement (VOYA). Excellent medical/dental insurance (Aetna) for employees and dependent coverage rates. Free employee health clinic and free tele-health services. Section 125 Cafeteria Plans including
- Aflac, Humana and others; free LTD; free Life Insurance coverage up to $200 (age reduction); with AD&D. Employee Assistance Program for all employees and any member of household; 14 paid holidays, vacation and sick benefits. At retirement, a free paid up $50K Life Insurance policy; a 401h retiree medical reimbursement plan, free access to our employee health clinic.