Victim Advocate - Prosecutor's Office

Salary : $40,000.00 Annually

Location : Ohio 45422-2160, OH

Job Type: Full-time Regular

Job Number: PO10231

Department: Prosecutor's Office

Opening Date: 01/10/2024

Position Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for providing support services to victims and witnesses of felony crimes; maintains client/case contacts and records on all cases assigned; provides public education on victim/witness issues; performs supportive services defined as, but not limited to crisis intervention, assistance to and empowerment of the individual; advocacy/intervention with other systems the individual may encounter; and ensuring the rights (see ORC Chapter 2930) of those victimized by crime.

Summary of Job Duties

Provide crisis counseling, information and referral services to victims and witnesses; provide specific services to victims of sexual assault and homicide; child victims and elderly victims;

Communicate with public by phone and in person to assist with victim/witness issues such as victims' rights, victim compensation, case status, etc.;

Serve as a liaison between victim/witness, police, and prosecutor;

Assist clients through the criminal justice system;

Ensure the rights of victims as defined by the Ohio Revised Code, Section 2930 - Victim Rights Law and the Ohio Constitution;

Responsible for maintaining case/client records;

Available to provide 24-hour services to clients in the form of rotating evening and weekend duty through on-call status;

Interact with prosecuting attorneys, law enforcement officers, judges, social service agencies, other victim advocates and court staff in order to coordinate services for victims;

Provide educational presentations to schools, groups, agencies, etc. on victim/witness services and issues.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Knowledge of office practices and procedures; knowledge of legal terminology; knowledge of crisis intervention techniques, the criminal justice system and court procedures; knowledge of social service agencies; ability to handle sensitive situations and information;

must exhibit critical thinking and the ability to take action without immediate supervision; willingness to work irregular hours and provide 24-hour services when required; ability to do public speaking and knowledge of public relations; must demonstrate creative thinking and the ability to assist in the development of new procedures; ability to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with everyone; must possess skills in effective oral and written communication; attention to detail a must.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE FOR EMPLOYMENT

Bachelor's Degree in the criminal justice, social sciences or related field; AND some training in crisis intervention

-OR -

Graduation from high school AND two (2) years experience in the legal system or a community service agency.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Valid Ohio driver's license.

All Montgomery County employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and have access to deferred compensation programs.

Benefits may vary for full-time, part-time, intermittent, and seasonal employees and/or due to union affiliation. The list below demonstrates the benefits that may be available to employees according to employment status and is subject to change.

Full-Time Employees (40 hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid vacation, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.

Part-Time Employees (Benefits Eligible) (scheduled 21+ hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.

Part-time Employees (Non-Benefits Eligible) (20 hours or less per week): Benefits include Long Term Sick Leave Accrual, Paid Personal Leave, and holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays.

Seasonal Employees: Benefits include Sick Leave accrued at 4.6 hours for every eighty 80 hours in active

pay status. Seasonal employees scheduled to work 40 hours during their period of employment will accrue vacation in the same manner as regular full-time employees and can use their vacation after completion of twenty-six (26) bi-weekly pay periods in active pay status. Part-time Seasonal employees (scheduled to work less than 40 hours) do not accrue vacation.

Intermittent and Temporary Employees: Long-Term Sick Leave accrual is based on hours worked.

Benefit information can be found on the Montgomery County Benefits website at: