Victim/Witness Program Assistant
Salary:
$15.
00 - $16.
58 HourlyLocation :
Lynchburg, VAJob Type:
Part-timeJob Number:
03079Department:
Commonwealth AttorneyOpening Date:
08/08/2023Closing Date:
8/25/2023 11:
59 PM EasternDescription The Victim Witness Program Assistant will provide a variety of administrative assistance to Victim Witness Advocates as well as direct assistance to victims and witnesses of crime occurring in the City of Lynchburg.
The Program Assistant will initiate contact with victims of crimes to assess safety, provide information, and assist victims in understanding and navigating the criminal justice system.
The Victim/Witness Assistance Program protects the rights of victims and witnesses of crime set forth in the Code of Virginia ( 19.
2-11.
01) Crime victim and witness rights.
Part-time (30-32 hours per week) with health, dental, and vision and paid time off and potential to move to Full-Time with additional benefits if grant funding is secured.
Essential Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
Receives warrants and police reports from legal assistants and enters victim information, tracks cases and documents services provided to victims into the Victim Services Data Collection system.
Receives, screens and directs inquiries both by phone and in person, from victims, other service providers, attorneys, law enforcement and the general public.
Provides direct services including contact with victims to assure victims are provided information related to court appearances and hearings, as well as informing them of changes in the time and date of those appearances and hearing.
Assesses the victim's emotional, physical, safety and financial needs; makes referrals to community resources; provides information regarding the Virginia Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund and assists with the application process.
Processes incoming and outgoing program mail; answers telephone inquiries related to program; maintains, organizes, and keeping up to date records and files.
Provides court information and support to victims and/or petitioners and witnesses.
Provides appearance information to witnesses; provides employer intercession services when requested; seeks to resolve any appearance problems to assure witness appearance in court.
Works with victims in determining accurate restitution by compiling documentation, including estimates, medical bills, insurance documentation etc.
Works as a liaison between victims, witnesses and prosecutors.
Works with social service agencies, law enforcement agencies, social services and community organizations to provide a coordinated community response for crime victims and the victimization experienced.
Participates in ongoing training, classes, courses, to stay appraised of any changes in laws, and in the provision of direct services to victims of crime.
Works with volunteers and student interns in coordinated effort to provide services within the victim/witness assistance program.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Required QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice, social work, sociology, or psychology, or other closely related field.
Previous experience in working within the criminal justice system, the civil and criminal protective order process assisting crime victims or individuals in crisis.
Additional Requirements Must successfully pass a criminal background checkThe City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.
Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City pays 20.
96% and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit Life insurance at no cost to the employee Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance Paid Time Off Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the positionEmployees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loansAdditional information about City benefits can be found on our and in the 01 This position is being offered as Full-time (non-Exempt) with benefits (health, dental, and vision, Virginia Retirement System, application to Virginia Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program), or Part-Time (30-32 hours per week) with health, dental and vision.
Are you interested in Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Part Time Required Question Recommended Skills Data Collection Finance Law Enforcement Order Picking Psychology Social Work Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$15.
00 - $16.
58 HourlyLocation :
Lynchburg, VAJob Type:
Part-timeJob Number:
03079Department:
Commonwealth AttorneyOpening Date:
08/08/2023Closing Date:
8/25/2023 11:
59 PM EasternDescription The Victim Witness Program Assistant will provide a variety of administrative assistance to Victim Witness Advocates as well as direct assistance to victims and witnesses of crime occurring in the City of Lynchburg.
The Program Assistant will initiate contact with victims of crimes to assess safety, provide information, and assist victims in understanding and navigating the criminal justice system.
The Victim/Witness Assistance Program protects the rights of victims and witnesses of crime set forth in the Code of Virginia ( 19.
2-11.
01) Crime victim and witness rights.
Part-time (30-32 hours per week) with health, dental, and vision and paid time off and potential to move to Full-Time with additional benefits if grant funding is secured.
Essential Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
Receives warrants and police reports from legal assistants and enters victim information, tracks cases and documents services provided to victims into the Victim Services Data Collection system.
Receives, screens and directs inquiries both by phone and in person, from victims, other service providers, attorneys, law enforcement and the general public.
Provides direct services including contact with victims to assure victims are provided information related to court appearances and hearings, as well as informing them of changes in the time and date of those appearances and hearing.
Assesses the victim's emotional, physical, safety and financial needs; makes referrals to community resources; provides information regarding the Virginia Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund and assists with the application process.
Processes incoming and outgoing program mail; answers telephone inquiries related to program; maintains, organizes, and keeping up to date records and files.
Provides court information and support to victims and/or petitioners and witnesses.
Provides appearance information to witnesses; provides employer intercession services when requested; seeks to resolve any appearance problems to assure witness appearance in court.
Works with victims in determining accurate restitution by compiling documentation, including estimates, medical bills, insurance documentation etc.
Works as a liaison between victims, witnesses and prosecutors.
Works with social service agencies, law enforcement agencies, social services and community organizations to provide a coordinated community response for crime victims and the victimization experienced.
Participates in ongoing training, classes, courses, to stay appraised of any changes in laws, and in the provision of direct services to victims of crime.
Works with volunteers and student interns in coordinated effort to provide services within the victim/witness assistance program.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Required QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice, social work, sociology, or psychology, or other closely related field.
Previous experience in working within the criminal justice system, the civil and criminal protective order process assisting crime victims or individuals in crisis.
Additional Requirements Must successfully pass a criminal background checkThe City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.
Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City pays 20.
96% and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit Life insurance at no cost to the employee Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance Paid Time Off Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the positionEmployees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loansAdditional information about City benefits can be found on our and in the 01 This position is being offered as Full-time (non-Exempt) with benefits (health, dental, and vision, Virginia Retirement System, application to Virginia Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program), or Part-Time (30-32 hours per week) with health, dental and vision.
Are you interested in Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Part Time Required Question Recommended Skills Data Collection Finance Law Enforcement Order Picking Psychology Social Work Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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