Victim Assistant Coordinator - District Attorney - 4

General Summary:
To provide assistance to victims and witnesses of the criminal justice system. The Brazos County District Attorneys Victim Assistance Program works directly with those victims and witnesses of all criminal felony cases in Brazos County. It is our office policy to observe the rights of victims as outlined in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 56.02 and to ensure that victims needs are met throughout the criminal justice process.

Essential Duties:
Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:
Coordinate victim services for all felony cases
Prepare victims and witnesses for trial and accompany to court settings
Coordinate travel for victims and witnesses in trial
Act as a liaison between crime victims and the attorneys of the Brazos County District Attorneys Office
Act as a liaison between crime victims and social service agencies and/or other criminal justice offices including referrals for legal services case management counseling civil matters protective orders etc.
Assist in the coordination of events and education for victims in Brazos County
Teach and educate about victims rights family violence and the criminal justice system as it relates to victims
Participate in the annual Tree of Angels ceremony every December
Work with investigators to locate and meet with crime victims related to pending criminal cases
Board Member for Annual Crime Victim Conference in April

Other Duties as assigned.

Supervision
Received: District Attorney
Given: Non-supervisory position

Education
Required: High School Diploma
Preferred: College degree in a related field and/ or an associate degree.

Experience
Required: Prior experience with victims
Preferred:

Certificates Licenses Registrations
Required: None
Preferred:

Physical Demands
Typical: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds such as files stacks of records and/or similar objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Typical: Standard office practices and procedures as well as the criminal justice system crime victims rights the dynamics of family violence the family code law enforcements practices and policies critical incident stress management skills and victim confidentiality. Operate personal computer; draft memos letters and other documents. Operate standard office equipment. Counsel victims of crime; coordinate social services as needed. Coordinate travel arrangements schedule witnesses to testify and resolve scheduling conflicts. Communicate with office staff as well as outside community both in person as well as over the phone. Maintain effective working relationships with general public as well as other victim advocates and social service agencies.

Work Environment
Typical: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. While performing the essential duties of this job the employee is constantly required to perform multiple tasks simultaneously switch from one task to another and to work closely with others as part of a team. The employee is frequently required to do work under time pressures in order to meet deadlines and to perform tedious and exacting work. The employee may be exposed to danger and/or potential physical abuse. The employee may be required to work overtime and/or an irregular schedule.