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SalaryDescription
Work involves developing, implementing, and administering victim programs/services; providing crisis counseling; providing referral services; and interfacing with community organizations involved in crime victim services.
Example of Duties
The primary duties of this position will be:
1) the ability to locate and to communicate with victims/witnesses;
2) assisting victims with victim impact statements and assisting in explaining their legal rights as a crime victim;
3) assisting victims in obtaining financial/counseling assistance via the Attorney General’s office;
4) providing a basic level of emotional support to victims;
5) acting as an escort for court/appointments;
6) being the primary contact within the D.A.'s office for victims;
7) assisting victims with protective orders;
8) assisting prosecutors with collecting restitution for victims; and
9) keeping victims updated as to the status of their cases;
10) organizing and participation in ceremonies honoring victims of crime;
11) detailed victim data entry into computer system;
12) capturing statistical data for grant purposes;
13) enter all contacts information/data into computer system;
14) maintain confidential victim files.
Qualifications
EDUCATION ~ SKILLS ~ EXPERIENCE: Required - High school diploma or equivalent, College degree preferred, but not required. No criminal history. Position also requires the following: discretion, analytical thinking, articulate writing and verbal skills, good interpersonal relations, good character, and organizational skills. The ability to speak conversational Spanish is a plus, but not required. The successful candidate must be compassionate and able to empathize with Crime Victims.
Supplemental Information
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Mainly indoor activity. Significant contact with the public, Crime Victims, witnesses, persons accused/convicted of crimes, police officers, and other law enforcement/ courthouse personnel.
This is a grant-funded position and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funds year by year. Knowledge/experience in obtaining/maintaining grants a plus. Salary is $41,600 annually.
Brazoria County is a local government entity that offers competitive salaries with an excellent benefits package, which includes:
Government Pension through TCDRS with 7% fixed interest and a county match of 2:1 at retirement; we do not pay into Social Security but instead contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as an additional savings for retirement (AUL).
Reasonable medical/dental health insurance (Aetna) for employees and dependent coverage rates.
Section 125 Cafeteria Plans including- Aflac, Humana and others; free LTD; free Life Insurance coverage 3x annual salary with a cap of $150K; with AD&D.
Free employee health clinic, EAP; 14 paid holidays, vacation and sick benefits, free telemedicine services.
At retirement, a free paid up $50K Life Insurance policy; a 401h retiree medical reimbursement plan.
