Victim/Witness Advocate Job at City of Augusta, GA, Augusta, GA

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  • City of Augusta, GA
  • Augusta, GA

Job Description

Salary: $35,000.00 Annually

Location : Augusta, GA

Job Type: Full Time Permanent

Job Number: 201203608

Department: STATE COURT- SOLICITOR

Opening Date: 08/07/2024

Closing Date: 11/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

DESCRIPTION


Provides direct services and information to victims of misdemeanor crimes within the guidelines of the Criminal Coordinating Council, local government, and departmental policies. Reports to the Solicitor General or other designated person and works with governmental and victim-related agencies, crime victims and the public to provide administrative support.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


  • Attends court sessions and assists in providing crime victims with information regarding victims' rights pursuant to the Crime Bill Act of 1995. Will be interviewing victims. Will be assists victims with victim compensation forms.
  • Assists in notification procedures for victims regarding the criminal justice process and makes follow-up contact. Assists Prosecuting Attorneys by gathering information form the victims throughout the court process.
  • Works as a liaison between victims, social services and government agencies. Responds to requests for information from officials, other staff members, and the public or other individuals.
  • Assists with grant/funding proposals and statistical reports to meet grant requirements. Assists in documenting date of victim contacts/notices, recording court dispositions and maintaining data for monthly and yearly reports. Will be helping or assisting other subordinate personnel in the office.
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: BS/BA Degree in Psychology or Social Work. {Please note: Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.}

Experience: 5 years experience with victims or responsibilities with victims.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Considerable knowledge of Georgia laws pertaining to misdemeanors and victims' advocacy.
  • Familiarity with County and departmental rules and regulations and the criminal justice system.
  • Proficiency in implementing program activities, interpersonal relations, public speaking, and time management.
  • Good communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently.
  • Considerable knowledge of modern office procedures.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
  • Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
  • Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job.
  • Equipment: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
  • Verbal: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
  • Math: Requires the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
  • Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
  • Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
  • Physical Abilities: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve maneuvering objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
  • Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
  • Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

OTHER

This position requires staff call up in an emergency situation.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Augusta-Richmond County's comprehensive benefit package includes:

Vacation

Holiday

Sick

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Pension

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please visit our website below:

01


Are you a current employee of Augusta Richmond County?
  • Yes
  • No

02


Which of the following best describes your level of education? {Please note: Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.}
  • No High School Diploma or GED
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Some College
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or higher

03


Which of the following best describes your experience with victims?
  • No experience
  • One to two years of experience
  • Three to four years of experience
  • Five to six years of experience
  • Seven to eight years of experience
  • Nine or more years of experience

Required Question

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Local area,

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