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Victim Witness Coordinator
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Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, 62701, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Illinois Attorney General
Full Time, Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Clinical Social Worker, Public Health, Mental Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary : $49,620.00 - $62,844.00 Annually
Location : Carbondale, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-13
Administration: Deputy Chief - Administration
Bureau: Crime Victims Services
Opening Date: 03/04/2026
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
The Victim Witness Coordinator shall respond to victims regarding the emotional, physical and financial aftermath of victimization; perform initial screening of citizens involved with cases assigned to Assistant Attorneys General; prepare and maintain records of victim contacts; provide victims with orientation to the Criminal Justice process, keeping them apprised of updates; assess financial loss of victims and provide information regarding Crime Victims Compensation;
and represent the Office of the ' Attorney General within the social service community. It is the also the responsibility of the Victim Witness Coordinator to assess problems and, when appropriate, provide citizens with referrals to alternate community organizations for additional assistance.
Qualifications
This position requires a bachelor's degree (or the equivalent thereof) in behavioral sciences, sociology, criminal justice and/or social work; extensive knowledge of community resources and social agencies; and outstanding multi-level communication (diversity). Attendance and the ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and the general public are essential functions of this position.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
As an employee of the Illinois Attorney General's Office, you'll have access to many great benefits. Join the legal team responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and the people of Illinois!
- Health and Dental insurance along with free Vision insurance*
- Pension Benefits through the State Employees';
Retirement System - Deferred Compensation: supplemental retirement savings program-457k
- Commuter Savings Program: pre-tax transportation program
- Flexible Spending:
Medical and Dependent pre-tax savings program - Life insurance benefit: free with option to purchase additional (up to 8 x your annual salary) at low cost. Spouse and child life insurance available
- Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program through Com Psych
- Holidays: 13 1/2 paid
- Vacation days: minimum of 12 days, maximum of 27 days, prorated
- Personal days: 4 annually
- Floating Holiday: 1 annually
- Sick days: 1 per month
- For attorneys, office provided Continuing Legal Education
- Semi-monthly payroll
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