Victim Witness Specialist - Domestic Violence Fast Track

Victim Witness Specialist - Domestic Violence Fast Track

Employment Type: 0 - Full-time Regular

Pay Range: $58,835.

Location: Castle Rock, CO

Overtime Exempt: N

Elected Office / Department: DISTRICT ATTORNEY

This position performs semi-complex telephone and personal contact work to provide direct services to victims of domestic violence in county court filings; seeks to minimize the negative effect of the criminal justice system; and provides education, referrals, and assistance with the establishment of safety plans. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely documentation of all victim contacts, interactions, and referrals in accordance with grant reporting requirements.

This position also provides a variety of work related to additional crime victims and witnesses in court matters, supports prosecutors in the preparation, organization, and prosecution of criminal cases through a variety of activities including, but not limited to:

• Scheduling and managing victim/witness meetings and interviews.
• Legal clerical duties in support of the Unit.
• Clerical functions to notify crime victims of rights afforded them under the Victim Rights Amendment.
• Monitors activities and assists visitors in the courthouse victim/witness waiting room.

Generally, the hiring range is $58,835-$73,544 annually. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary.

Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefits package — including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans — plus a wide range of additional resources to support your health, growth, and overall well-being.

(The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.)

• Receives, reads, and evaluates arrest/incident reports from law enforcement agency victim assistants to ascertain applicability of the case to the Domestic Violence (DV) Fast Track Program. Meets with victims to help determine history of violence, ascertain child concerns, determine impact of crime, establish and review safety plans, and gather input for dispositional consideration; conveys all information to a deputy district attorney.
  
  Helps recruit, train, and schedule volunteers to assist in the DV Fast Track Program.
• Provides victims with relevant information regarding court processes and hearings; facilitates community/professional resource referrals; assists with the application process to seek Victim Compensation monies; assesses and responds as applicable to special victim needs (e.g. mental/physical handicap, language barriers, etc.); accompanies and provides support to victims at arraignment; contacts victims upon case dispositions or case statuses after the defendant’s initial court appearance.
• Documents victim demographic information and tracks services provided, including phone calls, in-person meetings, referrals to community organizations, and notifications of court events. This individual will work closely with the Victim/Witness Lead, Victim/Witness Director, and/or other grant managers to ensure data is entered, tracked, and submitted in a timely manner to meet reporting deadlines.

• Greets victims and witnesses upon arriving at court; explains the criminal justice system, processes, procedures, and legal terminology to victims and witnesses; answers questions and provides information to assist them with the process of court proceedings and procedures (e.g. shelter, safety, transportation, compensation, therapy, and community referrals); ensures witnesses are present for hearings and appear at the appropriate times; accompanies victims to court when they testify or when they are present for other hearings;
  
  provides court tours for victims and families to increase their awareness of the criminal justice system.
• Assists prosecutors in case preparation through education and problem solving with victims and witnesses to ensure their cooperation and timely appearance in court; informs prosecutors of any potential witness problems or special needs of victims or…