Chesterfield County, VA Chesterfield , VA 23838
Posted 2 weeks ago
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a criminal justice, human services or related field; one year of experience in counseling, social work or crisis intervention; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Previous experience at a Victim Witness office is highly desirable. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred but not required. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required. This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check.
Duties
This is an administration position. The incumbent performs complex task to provide direct services, including information, referrals and assistance to victims and witnesses of crime as required by the Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act.
The part-time Victim Witness Program Case Manager is directly supervised by the Victim Witness Program Director and ultimately reports to the Commonwealth's Attorney.
The Victim Witness Program Case Manager also:
Provides referrals to specialized counseling or social services
Provides information and direction in applying for services available to crime victims
Provides information regarding victim / witness issues during court proceedings.
Aides in facilitate notice of judicial proceedings, prisoner status and assistance in obtaining restitution documentation in criminal cases
Coordinates court appearances with employers/schools, obtaining advance notice of court proceedings.
Assist in obtaining services on an interpreter
Assist in preparation of Victim Impact Statements
Provides notification of proceedings or dispositions involving charged parties
Performs necessary community outreach and engages in training
Performs other work as required or necessary by need or demand
Shift
28 hours/week; varies Monday
Friday between 8:00 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
Work Location
Victim Witness
Chesterfield County, VA