Victim Advocate

The Greene County Prosecutor’s Office is accepting applications for the position of Victim Advocate.

Victim Advocate will provide direct services to crime victims and witnesses, as a member of the Juvenile Docket Team and Child Advocacy Team. This position is an unclassified, grant-funded employee of the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office with full-time assignment to the Victim/Witness Division.

This is a full-time position. Regular business hours are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Duties for this position include participation in evening/weekend/holiday on-call rotation.

Available benefits for Greene County employees include health, vision, dental, and life insurance. Employees are enrolled in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and also have access to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees receive paid time off for vacation, sick, and personal leave, in addition to other benefits. The Greene County Prosecutor’s Office is a drug-free workplace. Successful applicants are subject to a background check prior to the start of their employment.

Starting annual salary range for this position is $45,000 - $50,000. Actual salary offered depends on the experience level, qualifications, and skill set of the applicant.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in social sciences, criminal justice, or related field preferred.

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in an advocacy-related position.

• Knowledge of criminal justice system, victims’ rights, and crisis intervention strategies.

• Well-developed critical thinking/problem solving skills, highly organized, self-motivated.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, and able to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Valid Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license and reliable transportation.

• Reliable phone service.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide comprehensive assistance, support, accompaniment, resource referral, and court advocacy services to victims and witnesses of crime.

• Facilitate notification to victims regarding rights and responsibilities as outlined in the Ohio Constitution and ORC Chapter 2930.

• Disseminate information and assist clients make application for VINE notification and Ohio Victims of Crime Compensation Program.

• Support crime victims during the investigative process with law enforcement.

• Attend forensic interviews of children referred for services to the Child Advocacy Center.

• Participate on court advocacy team, following established protocol.

• Participate in evening/weekend/holiday on call rotation for crisis intervention services.

• Assist law enforcement/Coroner making compassionate death notification to survivors of homicide and traumatic death.

• Adherence to established ethical, confidentiality, and behavioral standards of conduct.

Applications may also be submitted through the Greene County website at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/greeneoh/jobs/4459026/victim-advocate?page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Work Location: In person