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Job Title

: Victim Assistant Department: Madison County Prosecutors Office

FLSA status

: Non-exempt Employment Status: Full-time

Summary:

This individual assists survivors of violent felony crimes through various stages of the criminal justice process. The position entails court accompaniment, providing referrals for survivor needs, explaining and notifying court proceedings, and acting as a liaison between the prosecutor and the victim. The Victim Assistance Program aims to ensure victim/survivor empowerment as a priority of program standards.

Job Description:

1. Ensure that victims rights are enforced, and that each survivor is heard, especially before an offer being made and during a sentencing or post-conviction release.
2. Keep survivors informed of court dates and potential resolutions to each criminal case and explain the legal process clearly.
3. Perform routine administrative duties, including preparing mailings and correspondence to victims, documenting case activities, and tracking demographic data.
4. Confer with law enforcement and other external agencies on the status of cases and provide referrals as necessary based on survivor needs.
5. Act as a liaison between the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and the survivor.
6. Accompany survivors to court and provide updates regarding the ongoing status of criminal proceedings in the instance that a survivor cannot attend.
7. Ensure each survivor is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect by providing a friendly and welcoming survivor first environment.
8. Make referrals to appropriate agencies and public services within the local community.

Job Requirements

• ? Demonstrated ability to provide and adhere to confidentiality and maintain ethical conduct
• ? Ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written form, being sensitive to survivors of violent crime
• ? Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask and be flexible.
• ? Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.
• ? A bachelors degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or a related field is preferred; however, individuals working toward a degree or with prior related experience may be considered.
• ? Working knowledge of the criminal justice system and victim rights laws preferred.
• ? At least one year of experience in providing direct victim services is preferred.

Physical Demands

: An employee is required to speak and hear daily. This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting, sit for prolonged periods, and operate office equipment, including a computer keyboard and a commercial printer.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

: This is a full-time position. The hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. On days that court sessions and jury trials run over, employees may be required to work past 4 p.m.

A blind review of all applicants will begin approximately two weeks after posting the job. The top five candidates will be offered an interview based on skills and qualifications. Interested applicants should submit a completed resume to:

bbaxter@madisoncounty.in.gov

Or mail to: Madison County Prosecutors Office

Attention: Betsy Baxter

16 E. 9^th^ Street

Anderson, IN 46016