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Job Description: ASSISTANT VICTIM ASSISTANCE

COORDINATOR

SUMMARY OF

POSITION

:

To ensure that a victim of a violent crime, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim is afforded the rights granted victims, guardians, and relative by Article 56.02 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, and to work closely with appropriate law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys, and the judiciary in carrying out that duty.

ORGANIZATIONAL

RELATIONSHIPS

:

1. Reports to : Victim Assistant Coordinator or designated staff.
2. Directs : This is a non-supervisory position.
3. Other: Has regular contact with other departmental employees, employees of outside agencies and organizations, representatives of the legal profession and the general public.

EXAMPLES OF

WORK:

Essential

Duties

*

Establish an immediate relationship with crime victims to inform them of their

rights;

Refer victims for counseling and/or assistance with shelter, food, clothing or immediate needs; Victim liaison with law enforcement agencies;

Notify victims of violent crimes of court proceedings, the general procedures in the criminal justice system, guilty plea negotiations and restitution;

Inform victims of violent crimes of the Crime Victims Compensation Act and assist in preparing the application for benefits;

Provide and assist victims of violent crimes with a Victim Impact Statement, assist in completing it and provide the court with a copy;

Refer victims of violent crimes to available social service agencies for additional

services;

Provide victims of domestic violence with Family Violence Protective Order information and assist them with the preparation of the application for filing;

Providing safeguards to minimize victims contact with the offender and offenders relatives, accompany the victim and/or family to court and follow up communications with the victims;

Filing, answering the telephone and general office duties; Compiling data and reports tracking crime victims services; Other Important Duties* Accompanying victim or relative to law enforcement, hospital and court proceedings when requested; and

Making presentations concerning Crime Victim Rights Awareness to local agencies, church groups and civic clubs;

Assist with educating and informing individuals and children of the therapy dog and providing necessary information about the animal;

Performs such other duties as may be assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND

ABILITIES:

Knowledge of: Code of Criminal Procedure, general information concerning benefits available to crime victims.

Ability to: communicate well with citizens in a direct but polite manner; establish, maintain effective working relationships with other county employees; organize large volumes of work in a timely manner; possess good verbal and written communication skills. Skill to type and operate a computer to process and retrieve data and information.

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