Crime Victim Liaison (grant-funded) - District Attorney - $21.79 hourly

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Pay Rate Min to Mid Range

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Summary

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts interviews with the victim(s) at the Family Justice Center

• Assists in minimizing the victim’s isolation by increasing knowledge of community resources available

• Conducts follow-up phone calls after initial interview to insure victim has received the resources they need

• Assists in reducing victim’s tolerance of violence by creating awareness of the cycles of violence and the warning signs of impending violence

• Provides referrals to various services including, but not limited to, emergency safe shelters, transportation arrangements, short term counseling, and medical treatment

• Assists victims in filing protective orders at the District Attorney’s Office as often as necessary

• Provides one on one sessions including safety planning, risk assessment with women and children who have been abused by their spouse or partners, identifying potential danger in the family’s present circumstances, and identifying resources and support for changes in living arrangements

• Conducts Victims of Crime Awareness and Education classes which include small group discussions on cycle of violence, warning signs of impending violence and community resources

• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Behavioral Science, or closely related field, and two years of experience working with family violence cases; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and available social services.

• Skill to communicate effectively with hostile, abusive and irrational individuals; skill in managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to handle confidential information with discretion; ability to adjust to rapidly fluctuating situations, ability to operate personal computer; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, outside agencies, crime victims and the public

• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish

• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license

• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance

• Must clear a pre-employment physical

• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Working conditions are primarily in an office environment and on-site community training as scheduled

• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 15 pounds

• Occasionally moves about the office

• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

• Positions self to perform essential functions

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

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Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.