Company

Harris County District Attorney's OfficeSee more

addressAddressHouston, TX
type Form of workFull-time
salary Salary$54,038.40 - $58,843.20 a year
CategoryInformation Technology

Job description

Job Description:

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office employs Victim Assistance Coordinators (VACs) to provide victims of crime with criminal justice information, emotional support, and notification of their rights in compliance with the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. As part of their duties, VACs make initial contact with victims, provide case update, assist with State Crime Victims’ Compensation paperwork, assist with the Victim Impact Statement (VIS), translation for prosecutors (if bilingual), attend pre-trial meetings, provide court accompaniment, make referrals to community partners and services, and answer questions about the criminal justice process.

This is a grant funded position, and, as such, you have been advised this position could be eliminated in the event the grant funding is not renewed. Currently the grant position is funded through September 30, 2024.

Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Victim Studies, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field or ten (10) years of documented work experience working with victims of crime in a law enforcement, social services organization, or in a health care setting. Ability to communicate effectively in writing to produce clear correspondence, concise histories, and properly documented records and reports.

Preferences:

Bilingual (Spanish/English speaking) preferred.

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 pm. Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department. May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek.

Benefits:

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan. The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Wellness
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service.
  • Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
  • 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
  • Healthcare Reimbursement Account
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

  • Retirement pension (TCDRS)
  • Transportation Assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program)

Salary Range:

$ 54,038.40 - $58,843.20

Please note that we cannot accept calls concerning the status of your employment application. Thank you so much for your interest in working with us, unfortunately, because of the volume of applications we receive, we aren't able to give status updates, but if you are invited for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the recruiter.

Benefits

Disability insurance, Dependent care reimbursement, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Employee assistance program, Vision insurance, Life insurance
Refer code: 8809541. Harris County District Attorney's Office - The previous day - 2024-03-31 02:47

Harris County District Attorney's Office

Houston, TX
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