SO Lead Victim Assistance Coordinator at Williamson County, TX

About the Department

Reporting directly to the Special Operations Chain of Command, responsible for the development of the victim assistance program for Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. 

Position Duties

• Assists in directing the victim assistance program, services, and employees
• Performs grant writing to secure and maintain grant funds
• Conducts budget coordination for department and collaborate with other departments on available resources
• Develops and implements victim assistance trainings for staff, law enforcement and volunteers
• Performs weekly case reviews for victims of violent crimes
• Reviews reports submitted by veteran affair case workers for accuracy and initiates and plans action if necessary
• Serves as liaison for law enforcement agencies on casework and victim updates
• Conducts and schedules monthly trainings for volunteers, victim assistance staff, cadets, and deputies on programs and guidelines
• Completes and assists victims with required paperwork 
• Processes victim resource referrals and crime victim compensation applications
• Collaborates with community partners and agencies for event planning and resources
• Creates and updates programs policies and procedures
• Schedules victim appointments to access needs and follow-ups
• Collaborates with community services and mental health professionals on victim assistance programs
• Attends meetings and trainings as necessary
• Performs special duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to – Special Operations Chain of Command
• Direct Reports – Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
• Regular travel between work sites as required

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
• May be deemed as essential personnel in the event of an emergency
• Regular attendance is required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Behavioral Health, or related field.

• Two (2) years of experience working with crime victims

• One (1) year of experience working in a social work capacity 
• Two (2) years of director or supervisory experience
• Three (3) years of case management experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

• Valid Texas driver’s license
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 100, 200 and 700 Certification
• Criminal Justice Information Systems User Certification (CJIS)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral health, or related field
• Two (2) years of social work or related experience
• Three (3) years of director or supervisory experience
• Four (4) years of case management experience
• Bilingual (Spanish)

EMPLOYMENT TESTING 

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes 
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes 
• Drug screening: Yes 
• Physical exam: No
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: N/A

Other Qualifications

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) calendar days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.  
 

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).  If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.