WISE COUNTY VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR/INTAKE
$41,000-$47,000 DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS
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SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Work directly with Wise County victims ensuring compliance with Art. 56.02 and Art 56.021 Code of Criminal Procedure regarding Crime Victims’ Rights. Provide assistance to victims of felony crimes throughout their case.
Responsible for performing a variety of legal clerical duties. Perform a variety of support tasks including providing clerical and general office support for attorneys and investigators. Answer phones, greet victims, witnesses, defense attorneys, law enforcement and general public. Enter new cases filed by law enforcement agencies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide information to victims in compliance with Art. 56.02 and Art. 56.021 Code of Criminal Procedure. Provide assistance to victims with the Victim Impact Statement and Crime Victim Compensation Application, if requested.
2. Provide assistance to victims by keeping victims informed of the status of their case in person, by mail, by email and by phone. Accompany victims to court proceedings, if requested.
3. Assist with scheduling victim meetings with prosecutors, including attending meetings as requested.
4. Records and maintains statistical data on work activities and reports related to victim information as required.
5. Works closely with law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, investigators, Board of Pardon and parole, social services agencies and the judiciary in delivering support to victims. Provides follow up to special requests from prosecutors and investigators for appropriate community and victim service referrals.
6. This position interacts with crime victims, supervisors and peers, attorneys, other County employees, law enforcement agencies, witnesses, clients, and the general public.
7. Answers multi-line telephone and directs calls and individuals, including victims and witnesses as necessary.
8. Receives and enters new case filings in office software program.
9. Performs administrative tasks including data entry, making copies, scanning and processing documents on a daily basis.
10. Performs all other duties as assigned.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT PLEASE SUBMIT A WISE COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION AND RETURN TO WISE COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES P.O. BOX 554 DECATUR, TEXAS 76234
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE