Victim Witness Assistance Program Advocate | Part-time

The Victim Witness Assistance Program Advocate is a part-time grant funded position providing crisis intervention, advocacy and case management duties for victim and/or witnesses of crime.  This position will assist victims from the counties of King William and King and Queen, with travel between the two counties required.  The position will work twenty-five (25) hours per week.

•  Monitor cases and provide victims with notification of court procedures, hearings, appeals, and prisoner status;
•  Explain all aspects of the criminal justice process, the victim's role in it, counsel victims of their rights under the law as a victim, and assure confidently when needed;
• Accompany victims to court, provide assistance in applying for financial help through Crime Injuries Compensation Fund or other agencies, and provide referrals to agencies to assist the victim with counseling, medical needs, or personal safety;
•  Coordinate efforts with the Sheriffs Department, the Commonwealth's Attorney, Judges, Probation & Parole Officers, Clerks of the Court, Social Services, State Police, and other agencies in assisting victims of crime;
•  Establish and maintain records describing program activities and services provided in accordance with the Department of Criminal Justice Services, both written and electronic;
• This position requires the ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion and initiative in ensuring the proper services are delivered to clients and the general public.
• In the absence of the director, this position will perform his/her duties.

• Distribute correspondence to victims at various stages of the criminal justice process;
• Assist victims with filing claims with the Virginia Victims Fund;
• Assist victims with the submission of Victim Impact Statements;
• Assist the victim with the development of Restitution Plans;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Thorough knowledge of the local and state criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.

•  This position prefers, but does not require a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social work, criminal justice or a related human services environment.
• Requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience in direct delivery of human services, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.