Victim Services Coordinator

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Job description

We are currently looking for a Full Time Victim Services Coordinator to join our Lighthorse Police Department Ada team located at the Lighthorse Police Department - Ada Precinct working 8:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.

Summary:

Responsibilities:
Establishes initial contact with victims and ensures victims are advised of their statutory rights throughout the criminal justice process
Aid victims in areas of crisis intervention, support, education/prevention, treatment, and referrals
Furnish immediate services to victims and witnesses who initiate requests. Provide information on case status, restitution, court procedures, etc
Accompanies victim to court proceedings as requested
Prepare victims for trial and explains procedures and expectations and answers any questions victims and witnesses may have before and after disposition
Assess victim concerns and determine program eligibility for victim assistance services
Collaborates with law enforcement and crime victims to assess and establish the needs of the crime victim; Depending on the crime and the condition of the crime victim, the VSC informs the victim of the crime victim bill or rights, provides them with resources and contact information for services needed
Develop and maintain a library of resource materials for use by victims, community organizations, and office staff
Promotes public awareness of services and programs available to victims/witnesses through community education and presentations
Conduct victim assistance workshops, seminars, presentations, and meetings with law enforcement personnel, investigative agency victim specialists, federal, state, tribal, and local officials, and members of the community
Develops and disseminates information pamphlets, brochures and other media advising victims/witnesses and their families of available resources.
Generates victim-related statistical and activity reports to Tribal, State, and Federal agencies
Prepares grant applications and administers programs funded by Tribal, Federal, and State sources
May visit crime scenes or detention facilities
All other duties as assigned

Competencies:
Essential:
Follow instructions, both written and oral
Adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters
Ability to work independently
Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
Uses appropriate judgement in upward communication regarding assigned special projects. Prioritizes, meets deadlines and works independently in a high-pressure environment
Read, understand and apply regulations and policies
Knowledge of social services and other community resources available to participants
Knowledge of police methods and procedures
Ability to multitask
Ability to remain calm under stress
Establishes professional working relationships
Organizational and time-management
Must work under hard deadlines
Communicates verbally with team, departments, guests and management
Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management

Skills:
Essential:
Basic Computer skills

Experience:
Essential:
1 year directly related experience

Education:
Essential:
High School, GED or Equivalent

Nonessential:
Bachelors Degree in directly related field

Credentials:
Essential:
Pass gaming background check
Standard Driver's License

Working Conditions:
Essential:
Pass pre-employment drug test
No Criminal Record
Works in an office setting

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