Victim/Witness Coordinator
Job in
Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, 54035, USA
Listing for:
Green Lake County
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-09-20
Job specializations:
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Government
Human Services/ Social Work, Government Administration
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work, Government Administration, Child Protection
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42000 - 62000 USD Yearly
USD
42000.00
62000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
GREEN LAKE COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Victim/Witness Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: District Attorney
LOCATION: Government Center
SUPERVISOR: District Attorney and Office Manager
Final date to receive applications: June 1st, 2026
SUMMARY
The Victim/Witness Coordinator supports the mission and vision of the Green Lake County District Attorney's Office by administering the Victim/Witness Assistance Program. This position provides for the needs and protects the rights of victims and witnesses pursuant to Chapter 950 of the Wisconsin Statutes and the Victims' Rights Amendments to the Wisconsin Constitution.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Remains current with the law regarding the rights and concerns of victims and witnesses. Establishes department policies and guidelines for protecting the rights of victims and witnesses. Provides updates to law enforcement personnel regardinginterpretation and application of victim/witness policies, procedures and standards.Prepares the annual budget for the Victim/Witness Assistance Program. Ensures the program is an approved state Chapter 950 Victim/Witness Assistance Program. Reviews and submits reimbursement reports and annual reports to the Wisconsin Department of Justice for state reimbursement.Orients and advises victims and witnesses regarding rights, procedures and available resources. Maintains good working relationship with Office of Victim Services at Wisconsin Dept. of Justice. Provides appropriate services to victims and witnesses and maintains contact with them to keep them informed regarding case status. Escorts victims and witnesses to court proceedings. Reviews cases after court proceedings to ensure provision of appropriate services.
Prepares restitution request summaries. Reviews and redacts, when necessary, victim impact statements.
Provides prompt notice of subpoena cancellations. Logs contacts with victims and witnesses.Ensures timely and det ailed documentation in cases regarding contact with victims, summaries of victim/witness input, and outcome of meetings.Develops and maintains educational documents, brochures and pamphlets to be used for victims and witnesses in compliance with victims' rights provisions of Wisconsin Statutes and the Victims' Rights Amendments to the Wisconsin Constitution.Anticipates and resolves problems to ensure witnesses' appearance in court. Reassures and persuades reluctant witnesses.Schedules and attends appropriate meetings with victims, witnesses, and prosecutors. Assists in travel accommodations, including at times providing transportation for some victims or witnesses to court.Develops strong professional working relationship with local and state victim advocacy organizations, local sexual assault or forensic nurse programs and other organizations providing services to victims of crime. Provides information on advocacy organization resources.Attends periodic trainings in the areas of sexual assault issues, communication with victims, dealing with child victims, dealing with older adults as victims, developmental issues involved in the interviewing of children, safety needs of victims, grieving, juvenile law, and victims of juvenile crimes.Serves as coordinator of Green Lake County Multi-Disciplinary Committee by scheduling meetings, updating committee documents/agreements and leads meetings.Performs other duties as assigned, including receptionist duties and legal clerk tasks.SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge of Chapter 950 of the Wisconsin Statutes, the Victims' Rights Amendments to the Wisconsin Constitution, and other statutes associated with victim and witnessissues.Knowledge of the criminal justice system, especially as it relates to crime victims and witnesses, and ability to provide direct services to them.Kno…
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