Bilingual Victim Services Advocate

JOB POSTING

June 20, 2023

STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

Job Title: Bilingual Victim Services Advocate (English & Spanish; Speak, Read & Write) $45,000 per year

FLSA: Non-exempt Full Time (35 HRS/WK)

GENERAL SUMMARY: Provide services to crime victims in Kane County. Service to include: information about the court system in general, emotional support, referrals to other agencies, assistance in completing forms for compensation, liaison between prosecutor and victim about victim’s particular case, collecting restitution information, assistance in completing victim impact statement.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initiate case upon notification of Victim Services file.
• Liaison between prosecutor, victim and outside agencies.
• Contact victim upon request of prosecutor in case.
• Process restitution information.
• Maintain regular contact and assistance with victim.
• Accompany victims to court.
• Keep statistics of services to victims and prepare monthly report.
• Assist victims in preparing Victim Impact Statements.
• Send case disposition information and status letters.
• Co-facilitate the Homicide Support Group Meeting every other month.
• Attend any conferences with prosecutor if requested by attorney or victim. (For purpose of advocacy on behalf of victim).
• Provide victims and Attorney General Compensation Application forms and assist if requested in the preparation of their applications.
• Provide and explain Automated Victim Notification (AVN) contact form.
• Other duties as assigned

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS:

• Ensures confidentiality and privacy at all times
• Treat others with courtesy and respect in all interactions
• Is open to new ideas and changes; encourages others to do the same
• Willingly flexes to meet changing workload demands and priorities
• Works cooperatively with other employees to complete the work
• Displays punctuality in all activities such as work attendance, project deadlines, reports

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or Social Work.
• Experience with survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
• Basic Training in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
• Computer Skills (Adobe, Word, DocuSign, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communicates skills.
• Must be Bilingual (Spanish)

WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

General office environment

EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Computer, fax, copier, telephone, printer, DocuSign

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Victim Services Supervisor

This statement describes the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, as needs of the division may change from time to time.

Applicants must submit to a criminal background check.

EEO Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids are available to individuals with disabilities upon request.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person