Victim Assistance Supervisor

About The Opportunity

The Victim Assistance Supervisor supervises the daily operations of the Victim Assistance Program within the District Attorney’s Office by planning, coordinating, and overseeing the work of the Victim Assistance Specialists; providing direct supervision, coaching, and support to the Victim Assistance Specialists; and ensuring the consistent delivery of trauma‑informed services to crime victims. Experience in a supervisory or leadership role, especially one centered on hands‑on staff support, coaching, training, and team guidance is highly desirable and will help you thrive in this position.

• Crime victim advocacy, criminal justice system procedures and methods
• Principles and practices of supervision and training
• Public relations techniques
• Supervise, train, evaluate, motivate, and discipline employees
• Plan, prioritize, and assign workloads to a group of employees to accomplish program and office needs
• Design and adapt work procedures according to department policy

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in criminal justice, corrections, counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, or related field; AND three (3) years of experience working as an advocate in the justice system, probation, corrections, victim assistance, or other closely related areas serving vulnerable populations.
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, corrections, counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, or related field; AND five (5) years of experience working as an advocate in the justice system, probation, corrections, victim assistance, or other closely related areas serving vulnerable populations.
• Associate’s degree in criminal justice, corrections, counseling, psychology, sociology, social work, or related field; AND seven (7) years of experience working as an advocate in the justice system, probation, corrections, victim assistance, or other closely related areas serving vulnerable populations.

• Background check

$84,003.36 - $ Salary

Regular

District Attorney

Exempt

Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work‑life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award‑winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

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