Victim Assistance Coordinator

Department: Attorney

Salary: $25.59 - $39.52 Hourly

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Davis County Attorney's Office is looking to hire a full-time Victim Assistance Coordinator
. This position performs duties in assisting the victims of crime within Davis County.

In addition to competitive pay and our team focused culture
, we offer the following benefits day one:

• Affordable Medical, dental, and vision coverage DAY ONE!
• 13 vacation days and 12 paid sick leave days
• 3 paid personal preference days and 12 paid holidays
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 months
• Full pension retirement
• Annual performance increases up to 2.5%
• 401k match of 2%

• Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology or a closely related field.
• One year of closely related experience; or an acceptable combination of education and experience. Law enforcement experience as a full-time detective or full-time experience as a victim advocate (or direct involvement with victims in crisis) may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
• Must pass a criminal history background investigation.
• Must be bondable.

Preference for Bi Lingual - Spanish

• Evaluates cases in Attorney's Office and identifies victims; collects pertinent data; notifies victims of the Victim Assistance Program; identifies options available to victims.
• Schedules appointments for victims to meet with prosecuting attorney and assists in victim preparation for trial testimony. Attends to victim needs while waiting to testify in court; provides support to victims throughout the process. Attends meetings, conferences, and training seminars concerning victim assistance programs.
• Keeps statistical records for grant reports; may prepare grant applications.
• Coordinates restitution payments with Adult Parole and Probation Department; provides recommendations to judge for restitution; schedules hearing for non-payment of restitution.
• Answers telephone calls, responds to technical and procedural questions; coordinates with law enforcement agencies, mental health professionals, service agencies, rape crisis centers, attorneys, judges, AP&P, Juvenile Court, State Victim Reparation Office, victims, hospitals, etc.

About Utah

From rugged red rocks to superb ski slopes, Utah has it all including 5 national parks! It's both a great place to raise a family and a great place to retire. While structured and traditional
, we are equally focused on innovation for the future.

Known for our natural resources, we are also brimming with human resources. And, we are committed to attracting and utilizing the best of that human capital to help us accomplish our mission with ever-increasing efficiency and the highest degree of integrity. We show our employees that we value them by offering awesome benefits
, work-life balance
, and opportunities for professional development
.

Salary: $25.59 - $39.52 per hour