Victim-witness Coordinator Job at Mille Lacs County, MN
Mille Lacs County, MN Milaca, MN
$27.18 an hour
The Victim-Witness Coordinator assists victims of crimes by explaining the criminal justice process; provides information and/or referrals regarding legal, emotional, and financial support services. The incumbent serves as a liaison between victims and other office personnel in the Attorney's Office, and assists prosecutors through witness management and trial assistance, community outreach and education, and grant coordination and support for victim services.
This is a non-union position. Complete pay scale is $27.18 - $34.79/hour. For a complete position description, click here.
This is a non-union position. Complete pay scale is $27.18 - $34.79/hour. For a complete position description, click here.
Essential Functions
This job description indicates the normal type and level of work expected of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as apparent or assigned.
- Provides crime victims with information regarding their rights, in accordance with Minn. Stat. 611A and other applicable laws. Maintains communication with victims to provide accurate and timely information regarding their cases.
- Facilitates crime victims' understanding and expectations of the criminal and juvenile justice processes. Answers questions, provides referral information, and determines when to initiate crisis intervention assistance.
- Helps victims' access legal and financial support services, and assists with completion of restitution paperwork, victim impact statements, and other forms and filings as needed.
- Provides prosecuting attorneys with information regarding victims. Assists prosecuting attorneys in witness preparation; coordinates witness management on cases prosecuted by the County Attorney's Office, including self-initiating contact with witnesses in preparation for trial. Answers questions from attorneys and follows up on inquiries regarding victim or witnesses. Schedules appointments, phone conferences, and meetings with victims and witnesses as requested by the assigned attorney or as initiated by the victim or witness.
- Explains basic concepts of a criminal trial and testifying at criminal trial to victim and witnesses. Attempts to keep victims and witnesses cooperative and participating in the criminal justice process by communicating in a respectful and professional manner, answering questions, and listening to victims' concerns and offering assistance/support when appropriate.
- Assists victims by attending and/or escorting victims to trial; provides emotional support throughout the trial; explains plea offers/deals; assists victims in coordinating travel, lodging, and child care as required.
- Attends meetings and events as a representative of the County Attorney's Office.
- Updates grant forms, maintains records, tracks activities, and prepares reports in accordance with grant requirements. Assists County Attorney with development of the grant budget.
- Develops, plans, and makes recommendations to enhance the victim assistance program as assigned.
- Arranges for, prepares and delivers training to community agencies and personnel regarding crime victim issues.
- Develops brochures and other information addressing general victims' rights, including available services and resources.
- Builds and maintains positive and productive relationships with other counties and agencies. Attends meetings and continues training to maintain knowledge and to apply best practices in victim services.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or related field; and one year of related experience working directly with victims of crime, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid driver’s license is required. Must successfully complete a criminal history background check.
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based on a review of training and experience. Top candidates will be selected to participate in an oral interview.
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