Victim Services Specialist

The department is looking for candidates who have experience working directly with victims of crime in a County District Attorney's office and/or victim services agencies. • Serve as liaison to collateral agencies including, but not limited to, law enforcement, courts, social services, and other concerned parties to provide crisis intervention services for crime victims and witnesses of crime; identify physical and psychological barriers to safety; identify options; develop an action plan and assist with the implementation of the plan; effectively manage a load of complex cases to ensure that all client’s needs are met. • Provide training to law enforcement, district attorneys, and other agencies or the public concerning the Division of Victim Services and the rights of victims and witnesses; collaborate with attorneys as a member of the prosecution team. • Provide education and training to other staff members, community agencies, and other professionals on victimology and the criminal justice system; interpret public social services rules, regulations, and policies to clients and the public. Ability to: Lead and direct the work of volunteer staff; mentor Victim Services Specialist staff; prepare statistical and narrative reports; maintain effective working relationships with others; provide psychological and emotional support to reduce trauma associated with being a victim or witness of a crime; communicate effectively in oral and written form; promote specific program projects through the use of effective presentations.