Victim Advocate - Part Time

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Responsible for providing direct service to victims of crime. Advocate works at the pleasure of the Williams County Prosecuting Attorney.

• Provide criminal justice advocacy and information
• Transportation
• Make appropriate referrals
• Provide follow up for restitution information and Victim Impact Statements
• Liaison with public and private organizations to facilitate services for victims

• High school diploma
• Experience in Criminal Justice or Human Service/Social Work preferred

• Be nonjudgmental and able to relate to a wide variety of clients
• Have good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Understand the court system and be able to explain the terminology to victims
• Be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

• Attend court appearances with victims or on their behalf
• Provide support and referrals to crime victims
• Assist victims in identifying their needs
• Document all contact with victims or on their behalf
• Intercede on behalf of victims with employers, law enforcement and the courts
• Provide other services as required to support victims of crime
• Provide on-call services as needed

The Victim Advocate reports to and works under the Williams County Victim Assistance Director