Victim​/Witness Program Specialist Promotional

Position: Victim/Witness Program Specialist (OPEN & PROMOTIONAL)
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* Note:

Current Employees must use the*
* ** career section to apply for this position.
**** Employee Type:
** Regular
* * Department:
** Prosecuting Attorney
** Salary:**$49,998.00 - $69,634.50 Annually / $4,166.50 - $5,802.88 Monthly / $25.64 - $35.71 Hourly
** Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 37.5
** Overtime Eligibile:
** Yes
* * Job Posting Date Range:
** 02/10/2026 - Until Filled
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* Job Summary:

** WHO MAY APPLY:
This recruitment is open to all applicants meeting the minimum requirements. Priority consideration will be given to Spokane County employees in a position covered by the 1553 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) submitting applications between 2/10/26 and 2/18/26. First consideration will be given to applicants working in the Prosecutor's office in a position covered by the 1553 CBA; second consideration given to County-wide applicants in a position covered by the 1553 CBA;

third consideration given to all other applicants, including the public.
The position allocated to this class performs responsible program work in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to assist victims and witnesses in understanding and participating in the criminal justice system. Under the general direction of the Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and the Victim Witness Program Supervisor, incumbents ensure the efficient and effective administration of the Prosecutor's Victim/Witness Program. This class differs from classes in the clerical series by its primary assignment to provide direct assistance to and advocacy for citizens involved as victims or witnesses in the criminal justice system.
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* Job Description:

**** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
*** Serves as an advocate for and provides trauma informed services and direct assistance to victims of and witnesses to crimes.
* Contacts victims of a crime to inform them of the charges, their rights, how the court process works, and gives them resources, such as crime compensation, VINELink - a victim notification system, etc.
* Coordinates "Meet and Greets" with the prosecuting attorney and victim(s) of each case assigned, which is the initial meeting between the victim, advocate, and attorney; and coordinates other meetings that involves the victim or witness, such as "Defense Interviews," and further interviews with the prosecutor.
* Accompanies victims to criminal justice offices and court hearings and transports victims and witnesses to court.
* Notifies victims and witnesses regarding trial dates and other hearings; and providing assistance with victim impact statements, including speaking in court on behalf of a victim if requested.
* Provides assistance with restitution requests; and crisis intervention.
* Assists victims with applying for Crime Victim Compensation benefits through the Department of Labor and Industries, which includes identifying and notifying crime victims of the availability of compensation and assisting them with application forms and procedures.
* Acts as liaison between different components of the criminal justice system and victims/witnesses.
* Maintains close contact with Deputy Prosecutors, paralegals and other office staff in order to notify victims and witnesses of case status and scheduled events.
* Inputs and updates contact information in case management database system (currently known as Case Man).
* Maintains records and statistics on cases handled, services provided and volunteer hours donated for periodic reports.
* Coordinates travel arrangements for victims and witnesses for trails with the Court Administrator’s Office, including processing Auditor’s warrants for witness fees and travel expenses.
* Maintains files with current information about local, state and federal resources available to crime victims and witnesses.
* Assists in writing and publishing a newsletter, brochures and training materials that are distributed to victims, volunteers and community agencies.
* Facilitates bi-monthly Violent Crime Victims Support Group.
* Coordinates annual Crime Victim Rights Week activities.
* Recruits and trains volunteers to assist in the Adult and Juvenile Criminal Departments and Courthouse Information Booth.
* Assists in the development and…