lead victim advocate - Kansas City, United States - Jackson County

Description

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Department: Prosecuting Attorney

Grade: 170

Salary: $21.64/hour

Job Duties:

• Responsible for notifying and providing information to victims/witnesses regarding hearing dates, pleas, trials, and sentencing; advises and assists victims with the filing of state compensation claims
• Provides general support and advocacy services to crime victims; elicits facts relating to the crime and informs victims the various stages of the legal process, helps victims and witnesses to understand how the criminal justice system operates and ensures that victims' interests are represented
• Confers with law enforcement and/or other legal or professional personnel with respect to victim's initial condition and circumstances surrounding the crime; may suggest to Assistant Prosecutor that a specific case be refiled after dismissal based on the knowledge of special circumstances.

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of experience working with the public in Human Services delivery.
• Must have a Victim Advocate Certificate or have successfully completed course requirements of a victim advocacy training program.
• Must submit to/pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.