Crime Victim Liaison - Grant Funded bei Bexar County, TX
Bexar County, TX · San Antonio, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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About the Department
Under direction, is responsible for assisting victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, elder abuse, stalking and serious vehicular crimes with direct victim services and assistance on cases prior to indictment on felony cases and pre-trial on misdemeanor level cases.
This position is not covered under Bexar County Civil Service
Position Duties
- Contacts victims, by phone, to discuss specific issues of restitution, information, and protection; Referred to as RIP calls
- Provides victims with information about the status of their case and information regarding the criminal justice system
- Provides additional support to victims by offering various local community social service referrals
- Provides support to victim advocate staff by assisting with daily/weekly court dockets; court notifications; subpoenas; victim impact statements; court accompaniment and other victim service duties, as needed
- Meets with victims who arrive for court pre-hearing dockets to answer any questions and provide support
- Assist prosecutors with pre-trial interviews with victims on pre-indictment cases
- Available to provide safety planning for victims of domestic violence
- Available to provide information regarding Crime Victims Compensation
- Maintain statistical data forms for program management
- Performs related duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Behavioral Science, or closely related field, and two (2) years of experience working with family violence cases; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system and available social services
- Skill to communicate effectively with hostile, abusive and irrational individuals; skill in managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to handle confidential information with discretion; ability to adjust to rapidly fluctuating situations, ability to operate personal computer; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, outside agencies, crime victims and the general public
- Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance from the Bexar County District Attorney's Office
- Must clear a pre-employment physical
- Must be bilingual in English and Spanish
- Must have a valid Texas driver's license
- May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
Working Environment and Physical Demands:
- Generally working in indoor conditions and on-site community training as scheduled
- Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10-15 pounds
- Occasionally moves about the office
- Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
- Generally operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
- Positions self to perform essential functions
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position
Other Qualifications
Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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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.
