Victim Services Coordinator - District… at Bexar County · Cadena…

Victim Services Coordinator - District Attorney - $23.75 hourly

Location: Cadena Reeves Justice Center

Job Title

Victim Services Coordinator - District Attorney - $23.75 hourly

Pay Rate Min to Mid Range

$23.75 - $27.91

Time Type

Full time

Summary

Develops and is responsible for the victim/witness assistance program which enables the legally mandated rights of crime victims to be met and protected. Develops, presents and manages various grant programs; designs and conducts community education; and performs related duties as required.

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs the daily operations of the Victim Assistance Program

• Supervises and evaluates the employees of the program, developing long-range plans for the most effective conduct of the program’s work

• Develops, prepares, and presents and manages grant funded programs, and is accountable to all granting and governmental agencies, as well as representing the program before Commissioners Court

• Designs and conducts training presentations to educate and promote community awareness on victims’ rights and services to local schools, community organizations, law enforcement agencies and state conferences and establishes contacts with local, state and national agencies and organizations

• Identifies and maintains sources for assistance to victims through public and private program of community service

• Oversees the development and distribution of community education brochures and materials

• Coordinates victim rights coalition meetings and oversees awareness events, and represents the department at various community service and support agencies

• Create and record periodic statistical reporting and develops budgetary needs for the program

• Assists in the coordination of volunteer and student intern program

• Works with crime victims providing criminal justice information and court accompaniment, especially to respond to complaints and resolve conflict between employees and the general public

• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Social/Behavioral Science or related field, and two years criminal justice or social service delivery experience with one-year supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Good knowledge of justice system procedures; considerable knowledge of personnel management; knowledge of public and private assistance programs. Skill in operating personal computer and basic office equipment.

• Ability to supervise subordinate employees; ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and discretion; ability to respond effectively to hostile, abusive or irrational individuals; ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, outside agencies and the general public.

• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office.

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

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.