Victim Witness Coordinator
Listed on 2026-07-08
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Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Public Health
Responsibilities
The Victim Witness Coordinator shall respond to victims regarding the emotional, physical and financial aftermath of victimization; perform initial screening of citizens involved with cases assigned to Assistant Attorneys General; prepare and maintain records of victim contacts; provide victims with orientation to the Criminal Justice process, keeping them apprised of updates; assess financial loss of victims and provide information regarding Crime Victims Compensation, and represent the Office of the Attorney General within the social service community.
The coordinator also assesses problems and, when appropriate, provides citizens with referrals to alternate community organizations for additional assistance.
This position requires a bachelor's degree (or the equivalent) in behavioral sciences, sociology, criminal justice, and/or social work; extensive knowledge of community resources and social agencies; outstanding multi-level communication skills; and the ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and the general public.
Benefits- Health and Dental insurance along with free Vision insurance
- Pension Benefits through the State Employees' Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation: supplemental retirement savings program 457k
- Commuter Savings Program: pre-tax transportation program
- Flexible Spending:
Medical and Dependent pre-tax savings program - Life insurance benefit: free with option to purchase additional (up to 8x your annual salary) at low cost;
Spouse and child life insurance available - Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program through Com Psych
- Holidays: 13.5 paid
- Vacation days: minimum of 12 days, maximum of 27 days, prorated
- Personal days: 4 annually
- Floating Holiday: 1 annually
- Sick days: 1 per month
- For attorneys, office provided Continuing Legal Education
- Semi-monthly payroll
- Health and Dental cost ranges: for single: $131.00 - $314.00 monthly; for family: $299.00 - $653.00 monthly
For more information on benefits visit cms.illinois.gov/benefits/state employee.html
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