Williamson County
Victim Assistance Coordinator - District Attorney
Williamson County, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
JOB SUMMARY
Actual salary will be commensurate with experience
Bilingual Spanish speaker preferred
Please attach a cover letter and resume to your application
Reporting directly to a Felony Prosecutor III, responsible for providing information and support to victims and witnesses of crimes that occur within the jurisdiction of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office, and to be a liaison between those individuals and the District Attorney’s Office personnel.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Maintains knowledge of cases and case status
Send a victim letter detailing victim rights, the court process, restitution information and forms, and/or a victim impact statement (VIS)
Assists victims in completing Crime Victim’s Compensation (CVC) applications and VIS, as needed
Advises victims of availability of counseling and other resources and services available through CVC and Texas Victim Information Notification Everyday (VINE)
Serves as the District Attorney’s point of contact for victims by answering questions and receiving and processing paperwork/documents, including Emergency Protective Orders
Communicates frequently via telephone with victims following up on the status of their case and answers questions
Meets with victims to discuss matters related to the case
Documents actions by entering notes into case management system
Schedules meetings between victims and prosecutors and maintains calendar related to those meetings
Attends victim meetings with prosecutors and enters meeting notes into the case management system
Accompanies the victim in trial and other court proceedings
Ensures contact is made with victim regarding paid restitutions, validates address, and processes check request via the County Auditor’s Office
Processes returned mail from the victim by logging into the case management system
Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
Performs special duties as assigned
Grand Jury Dates Only
Notifies victims of Grand Jury results, as directed by prosecutor
Provides VIS form to victim for indicted cases within 10 days
Attaches victim correspondence in case management system and documents the attachment
Trial Prep – Trials
Sets up meetings for prosecutors as requested
Assists and supports victims/families during trial week
Office and Community Events
Assists with planning National Crime Victim’s Right Week Ceremony (NCVRW) – Every April
Assists with planning Champions for Justice CAC/DART Conference – Every May
Assists with planning Tree of Angels Ceremony – Every December
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience in criminal justice, public administration or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other job‑related technology
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required: None.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working in a District Attorney Office, County Government, and/or State Agency
Experience working with victims of crime and knowledge of the criminal justice system in a public‑sector setting
Prior experience in Victim Assistance
Bilingual (Spanish)
EMPLOYMENT TESTING Employment is contingent on passing any post‑offer pre‑employment screening as listed below:
Criminal background check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
Drug screening: No
Physical exam: No
Psychological exam: No
Additional: N/A
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) calendar days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e‑cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
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Bilingual Spanish speaker preferred
Please attach a cover letter and resume to your application
Reporting directly to a Felony Prosecutor III, responsible for providing information and support to victims and witnesses of crimes that occur within the jurisdiction of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office, and to be a liaison between those individuals and the District Attorney’s Office personnel.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Maintains knowledge of cases and case status
Send a victim letter detailing victim rights, the court process, restitution information and forms, and/or a victim impact statement (VIS)
Assists victims in completing Crime Victim’s Compensation (CVC) applications and VIS, as needed
Advises victims of availability of counseling and other resources and services available through CVC and Texas Victim Information Notification Everyday (VINE)
Serves as the District Attorney’s point of contact for victims by answering questions and receiving and processing paperwork/documents, including Emergency Protective Orders
Communicates frequently via telephone with victims following up on the status of their case and answers questions
Meets with victims to discuss matters related to the case
Documents actions by entering notes into case management system
Schedules meetings between victims and prosecutors and maintains calendar related to those meetings
Attends victim meetings with prosecutors and enters meeting notes into the case management system
Accompanies the victim in trial and other court proceedings
Ensures contact is made with victim regarding paid restitutions, validates address, and processes check request via the County Auditor’s Office
Processes returned mail from the victim by logging into the case management system
Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
Performs special duties as assigned
Grand Jury Dates Only
Notifies victims of Grand Jury results, as directed by prosecutor
Provides VIS form to victim for indicted cases within 10 days
Attaches victim correspondence in case management system and documents the attachment
Trial Prep – Trials
Sets up meetings for prosecutors as requested
Assists and supports victims/families during trial week
Office and Community Events
Assists with planning National Crime Victim’s Right Week Ceremony (NCVRW) – Every April
Assists with planning Champions for Justice CAC/DART Conference – Every May
Assists with planning Tree of Angels Ceremony – Every December
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience in criminal justice, public administration or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other job‑related technology
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required: None.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working in a District Attorney Office, County Government, and/or State Agency
Experience working with victims of crime and knowledge of the criminal justice system in a public‑sector setting
Prior experience in Victim Assistance
Bilingual (Spanish)
EMPLOYMENT TESTING Employment is contingent on passing any post‑offer pre‑employment screening as listed below:
Criminal background check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
Drug screening: No
Physical exam: No
Psychological exam: No
Additional: N/A
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) calendar days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e‑cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
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