Victim Witness Advocates are primarily responsible for providing information, support, and advocacy services to victims, witnesses and their families throughout the criminal justice process.
Responsibilities/Duties
Orient and explain to victims, witnesses, and family members the court process and their rights throughout that process
Court accompaniment for victims, witnesses and family members on cases involving child abuse, sexual assault, abuse of disabled persons and elder abuse.
Crisis intervention for victims, witnesses, and family members who are in need as a result of their victimization
Provide written and verbal notification to victims and witnesses regarding arrests, arraignments, pre-trial conferences, motions, hearings, grand jury appearances, trials, defaults, dispositions, restitution hearings, sentencing and appellate proceedings
Assess and evaluate victim needs and assist with referrals for appropriate services such as: shelter, mental health counseling, victim compensation, peer support groups, emergency financial assistance, protection, and relocation
Work closely with prosecutors, police and other community partners to respond to allegations of abuse and neglect
Provide formal and informal education and training to criminal justice and community agencies regarding victim rights and victim witness services
Will meet with non-offending parents or guardians of child victims while forensic interviews are being conducted at the NAC. Participate as member of multi-disciplinary team on child abuse cases handled at Norfolk Advocates for Children, including support and education for non offending caregivers.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field and experience in social services or criminal justice
Outstanding interpersonal skills and workplace etiquette
Experience in social work or a related field is desirable
Ability to work well in a high-pressure environment with multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality
A sincere interest in the public sector, the work of the NDAO, an overall understanding of the Criminal Justice System
The sensitive and confidential nature of our work requires strong personal character, integrity, judgment and maturity
A general knowledge of office practices and legal principles
Ability to work as part of a team
Official Title: Advocate, Victim/Witness
Primary Location
: United States-Massachusetts-Canton - 45 Shawmut Road
Job
: Legal Services
Agency
: Norfolk DA
Schedule
: Full-time
Shift
: Day
Job Posting
: Jul 12, 2024, 5:44:26 PM
Number of Openings
: 2
Salary
: 40,000.00 - 42,000.00 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Sara Ackerman - 7818304800
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Government Administration
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