Job Description

Posting number: 27-00137

Department: Victim Witness

Job classification: Victim Services Case Manager

Posting type: Open

Categories: Human Services, Counseling

Bachelor's degree in a criminal justice, human services or related field; two years of experience in counseling, social work or crisis intervention; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Previous experience at a Victim Witness office is highly desirable.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required. This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice’s “Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy” and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check.

Examples of duties

This is an administrative position. The incumbent performs complex task to provide direct services, including information, referrals and assistance to victims and witnesses of crime as required by the Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act.

The Victim Services Case Manager is directly supervised by the Victim Services Director and ultimately reports to the Commonwealth’s Attorney.

• Provides referrals to specialized counseling or social services
• Provides information and direction in applying for services available to crime victims
• Provides information regarding victim / witness issues during court proceedings.
• Aides in facilitate notice of judicial proceedings, prisoner status and assistance in obtaining restitution documentation in criminal cases
• Coordinates court appearances with employers/schools, obtaining advance notice of court proceedings.
• Assist in obtaining services for an interpreter
• Assist in preparation of Victim Impact Statements
• Provides notification of proceedings or dispositions involving charged parties
• Performs necessary community outreach and engages in training
• Other tasks and duties as required by the Victim Services Director

Qualifications

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Supplemental information

Victim Services