Victims' Assistant, PTNB

Lincoln County, ME - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 37793 - 50793

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

Lincoln County is looking for a Victims Assistant to assist the District Attorneys Office by helping our community members through what can be a traumatic and vulnerable time in their lives. This person will be performing a variety of general office and clerical tasks within a flexible work schedule throughout the District Attorneys Office. This role is also responsible for providing essential support to the Victims Advocates.

$18.17 - $24.42 per hour*

*Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.

This is a Part-Time Non-Benefitted position.

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Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

Prepare and assists with notifications and other paperwork relating to victims of crime:

Contact victims to verify phone/address information and notifies victims of their rights.
Prepare and mails victims rights information forms and notices of upcoming court dates and case status.
Check the dockets to ensure proper victim notification is anticipated.
Assist victims who come in to complete forms.

Maintain records of all contacts including in our Case Management System.

Provide support to victims:

Accompany victims to court proceedings and sits with them before Grand Jury testimony.
Arrange for hotel meals and/or transportation for victims for Court and Grand Jury proceedings.

Assist the public:

Answer phones routes calls; may answer general questions.
Meet the public and direct individuals to the appropriate area.

Participate in meetings which may include All Staff Victims Assistance SART or DART meetings.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma / GED

Completion of a college level computer course.

EXPERIENCE

None

CERTIFICATIONS

LEDS Awareness Certificate upon hire; Notary Certificate may be required upon hire; SVAA Training Certificate required within 1 year of hire date.

Desirable Qualifications:

One year of office experience supplemented by courses in typing computer operation and office procedures. Bilingual and bicultural competencies.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Familiarity with community resources and ability to make appropriate referrals for direct service.
Confidentiality rules in the criminal justice system and victims assistance field.
Employ a high degree of empathy and confidentiality.
Problem solve decision make and explain situations clearly.
Be sensitive and compassionate to victims and witnesses.
Respond effectively in crisis situations with a prejudice and judgment free attitude. .
Demonstrate adequate math skills for complex restitution cases.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work knowledge skills abilities and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC

Position SummaryLincoln County is looking for a Victims Assistant to assist the District Attorneys Office by helping our community members through what can be a traumatic and vulnerable time in their lives. This person will be performing a variety of general office and clerical tasks within a flexib...