Job Description
Job Description
PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Victim Witness Assistant is a prosecution-based victim advocate whose goal is to reduce the impact that the crime and resulting involvement in the criminal justice system have on the lives of victims and witnesses.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
- Acts as a liaison between victims and Prosecution and Court staffs
- Accompanies victims to court proceedings and informs them about their constitutional and statutory mandated victims’ rights
- Notifies victims about restitution eligibility and other economic recovery options available and; processes restitution requests and victim impact statements
- Assists victims with securing Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment
- Assesses the needs of victims and acts as a resource for community service referrals; and engaging in follow-up contact, as needed, with domestic violence victims after case disposition.
- Ensures thorough case documentation, using both paper-based and computer automated case management systems
- Maintains statistical records on victims served and services provided
- Works with the prosecuting attorneys and staff to improve services to victims.
- Recommends policy and procedure revisions as deemed necessary to improve the work environment and assists in the training of volunteer staff in Victim Services.
- Provides training on victim rights and crime victim related issues
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of New Hampshire law as it relates to victim rights and restitution, legislative issues and changes which affect victims’ rights, criminal justice system procedures and legal terminology; and crisis intervention techniques.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to remain calm and utilized appropriate techniques in high stress situations. The ability to set aside personal bias, prejudice, and fears to effectively communicate and respond to a diverse population of victims, prosecutors, and service providers.
- The ability to network with community outreach organizations to keep updated resource information.
- The ability to interact with other agencies and representatives on behalf of the victim to ensure rights and to provide assistance when deemed appropriate and/or necessary.
- The ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the position.
- Knowledge of standard office equipment and software to include the Microsoft suite of products as well as other industry-specific programs and packages.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in an interruptive high-paced environment.
Company DescriptionJoin the nearly 300 dedicated employees of Carroll County and make a difference every day. Our campus in Ossipee, NH is surrounded by the White Mountains and Lake Winnipesaukee, offering both rewarding careers and an unbeatable lifestyle. Just a short drive from northern New England’s urban centers, Carroll County is the perfect place to grow your career and enjoy the best of work and life.
www.carrollcountynh.gov
Company Description
Join the nearly 300 dedicated employees of Carroll County and make a difference every day. Our campus in Ossipee, NH is surrounded by the White Mountains and Lake Winnipesaukee, offering both rewarding careers and an unbeatable lifestyle. Just a short drive from northern New England’s urban centers, Carroll County is the perfect place to grow your career and enjoy the best of work and life. \r\nwww.carrollcountynh.gov