Victim Witness Specialist
Victim Witness Specialist
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$ 71462 - 78768
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Job Description
Introduction
The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforcededicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you arepassionate about being part of an inclusive team of public servants we inviteyou to consider the following opportunity.
The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) works closely with ourcommunity to help build sustainable healthy neighborhoods free of crime andmaintained by positive relationships. For more information about the MPDplease visit
Purpose
The Victim Witness Specialist (VWS) supports and advocates forcrime victims co-victims survivors and witnesses.
Essential Functions
Victim Co-Victim and Witness Support
- Provide crisis stabilization and support services to crime victims witnesses survivors and co-victims.
- Assist with identified concerns resulting from victimization trauma and determine which referrals and services are needed for recovery; coordinate arrangements and appointments.
- Assess the psychosocial status of crime victims witnesses survivors and co-victims.
- Increase participation with investigations and the judicial process by educating and assisting victims and witnesses.
- Facilitate services for victims co-victims and witnesses in collaboration with intergovernmental agencies and groups.
Administrative
- Prepare and maintain statistical records.
- Record case file information and relevant documentation in the designated system.
- Coordinate and manage timely communication among co-victims victims witnesses and various department personnel.
Community Outreach and Education
- Understand uphold and assist in the education and exercise of victims rights per statutory and constitutional laws.
- Inform and train law enforcement allied professionals and the public about the trauma of crime victimization and the services offered by the VWS.
- Serve as a liaison with advocacy groups clinical and other service providers community outreach services and law enforcement personnel.
We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who areinterested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during thehiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of1990 as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)of 2008.
Conditions of Employment
- Standard work hours are Monday-Friday day shift subject to occasional evening and weekend work.
NOTE: Candidates must pass an MPD background investigationand a drug test before being hired. Per the Criminal Justice InformationServices (CJIS) security policy your application will be rejected if you havebeen convicted of a felony.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree in social science behavioral science social work criminal justice or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
- Two years of experience in counseling social services or criminal justice work.
- Valid drivers license at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may beconsidered.
NOTICE:Please do not attach your academic transcriptsto your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidateseducation as part of the background screening process before extending any joboffers.
Desirable Qualifications
- Masters degree in social science behavioral science criminal justice or a closely related field.
- Crisis and trauma intervention experience preferred.
Knowledge Skills Abilities & Other Characteristics
Technical
- Knowledge of trauma response and crisis stabilization best practices.
- Knowledge of policies practices and procedures within the criminal justice system.
- Knowledge of advocacy groups clinical and other service providers and community outreach services.
- Ability to effectively utilize standard computer applications such as word processing spreadsheets and email.
- Ability to assess the psychosocial status of crime victims witnesses survivors and co-victims.
- Ability to determine which referrals and services are appropriate based on assessed needs.
- Ability to develop advocacy programs.
Communication and Interpersonal
- Ability to effectively present and explain technical information such as legal issues terms court appearances and processes to various non-technical audiences.
- Ability to interview and perform evaluations on crime victims witnesses survivors and co-victims to determine further services.
- Written communication skills to create credible reports and business correspondence.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with the public elected officials community groups co-workers and management.
- Ability to provide services in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with co-workers co-victims victims and witnesses whose backgrounds may differ from ones own.
Judgment Responsibility and Problem Solving
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to review and analyze data and provide informed decisions and conclusions.
- Demonstrated capacity to show empathy and resilience to support co-workers co-victims victims and witnesses in distressing situations while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Ability to demonstrate effective judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information.
- Ability to multitask and stay organized to meet varying deadlines.
- Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative.
- Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations.
- Honesty integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to serve as an effective steward of City resources.
Current Salary
The current salary (PR 2GN) is$69380-$76474 annuallyand the resident incentive salary for City of Milwaukee residents is$71462-$78768annually.Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon experiencelevel and other qualifications and is subject to approval.
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefitprogram that includes the following:
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Onsite Clinic Services
- Onsite Employee Assistance Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Tuition Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
- Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Commuter Value Pass
For full details of the benefits offered by the City ofMilwaukee please visit Process THE SELECTION PROCESSwill be job-related and willconsist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of educationexperience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written orperformance test a structured interview or other assessment methods. TheDepartment of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the mostqualified candidates to structured interviews and performance interviews may include written exercises. Selection processcomponent weights will be determined by further analysis of the job. INITIAL FILING DATEThe selection process willbe held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt ofapplications may be discontinued at any time after this date without priornotice. However recruitment may continue until the Citys needs have been applicants will be notified of the date time and place of theselection process components. Unless otherwise required by law the City ofMilwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. Theapplicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection processat the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee. EEO Code 208 The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and isan equal opportunity employer.Additional Information
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