Crime Victim Services Coordinator

VACANCY

At the present time, there is one full-time, 35 hr per week opening in the Schuyler County District Attorney’s office. The person hired will need to take a Civil Service test at a later date and be reachable on the list to gain permanency in the position.

Interested applicants must submit a Civil Service application to the Schuyler County Civil Service office, 105 Ninth St., Unit 21, Watkins Glen, NY 14891. Emailed and faxed applications will be accepted.

Candidates must have been legal residents of Schuyler or a contiguous (Chemung, Seneca, Steuben, Tompkins and Yates) county for at least one month immediately preceding the date of application.

This position is responsible for providing services and support to crime victims within Schuyler County and to assist victims in understanding the criminal justice system and their rights within the system. The incumbent is responsible for providing support, keeping victims informed of scheduled court appearances and status of their case, and assisting victims in filing claims with New York State for any monetary loss as a result of the crime they were subject to.

The employee may be required to meet with victims in the District Attorney’s Office, the Justice Center of the Southern Tier, police departments, or hospital settings. The employee works under the general supervision of the District Attorney and does related work as required.

• Meets with and advocates on behalf of crime victims within Schuyler County and other counties if requested by the District Attorney.
• Completes client assessment to determine need for services.
• Assists clients in understanding court procedures as well as their rights and responsibilities.
• Provides emotional support and advocacy to victims and their families.
• Refers clients for counseling and support services when needed.
• Informs victims of their rights and of court appearance dates, as well as provides accompaniment to said appearances, including Family Court appearances when required and approved by the District Attorney or an Assistant District Attorney.
• Maintains regular contact with victims throughout the duration of the criminal matter and thereafter, if required;
  Arranges meetings with victims and the DA/ADAs as needed, as well as provides accompaniment to said meetings.
• Maintains client records and summary of services for accurate data collection purposes for grant reporting.
• Takes detailed notes from meetings with victims and discussions with outside agencies, and documents same on DA case files and in PCMS (DA case tracking software) immediately after said meetings.
• Completes and submits OVS applications and all required documentation needed to obtain compensation for victims.
• Obtains all required documentation needed for restitution purposes, creates restitution files to be placed in DA/ADA case files within 2 days of receiving the information, documents all restitution information in PCMS; as well ensures restitution is sent to the victim, including returning recovered property.
• Prepares all required documentation to obtain victim's medical records for court purposes.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and yearly grant reports, including Fiscal Cost Reports as required by the New York State Office of Victim Services, obtains all documentation required for annual New York State Office of Victim Services audits; provides all information required by New York State Office of Victim services and answers any questions that arise.
• Establishes and maintains grant notebooks and administers all grants for their duration including corresponding with representatives from the New York State Office of Victim Services.
• Job Opening Crime Victim Services Coordinator Schuyler County District Attorney’s Office Responsible for making all travel requirements for conferences, meetings, as well as for victims and witnesses.
• Completes required grant applications to obtain funding for the Victims Services position and prepares legislative resolutions for authorization to apply for and receive grant funds; .
• Have regular meetings with DA/ADAs to discuss status of cases, and to…