Victim Witness Specialist - .75 position

Job Description:

Victim Witness Specialist - .75 position

Description

Overview

The District Attorney's Office is hiring a Victim Witness Specialist.

This position will be assigned to work with victims of our Juvenile criminal cases, in addition to Juvenile and Adult Diversion cases. This position is grant-funded, with funding availability for an additional two and a half years. This position is a .75, or 30 hours a week position, with the potential for additional hours.
Applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter addressed to Kate Perrill, Victim Witness Manager.

Our office is open 8 am to 5 pm, but as a 30-hour-a-week employee, there is some flexibility on what a schedule can be. After a probationary period, an employee may work from home 1 day per week. This position does not require any on-call responsibilities, but after-hours meetings may occasionally be required. It is possible this will become a full-time position in the future.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Provides victims of crimes with victim impact statements and advises victims of their right to be heard at court proceedings, sentence hearings, and plea agreement acceptances; composes comprehensive memos that contain victims' recommendations and input.
• Provides advocacy and crisis intervention for victims of crime.
• Assesses victim needs and provides referrals and follow-up services to victims, witnesses and their families.
• Ensures victims are aware of their rights under the Victim Rights Act and Colorado Law.
• Sets up and participates in meetings with victims as requested.
• Attends, if needed, any or all stages of the criminal justice process with the victim/witness.
• Advises victims of the policies and procedures pertaining to criminal protection orders and may advise victims of post sentencing notification rights; provides copies of orders to victim and collateral agencies.
• Refers victims to collateral agencies including community resources, law enforcement agencies, and legal resources as needed.

To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Victim_Witness_Specialist

What we're looking for:

• Organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and prosecution, crisis intervention techniques, and interviewing techniques in a victim/witness program.
• Record-keeping and reporting procedures.
• Routine software and business application including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to apply laws and regulations pertaining to victim/witness programs.
• Knowledge of available community resources.
• Effectively respond to conflict situations.
• Provide empathetic support to victims and witnesses and extract pertinent information from interviews and reports.
• Perform duties independently without close supervision.

Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

• Two (2) years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities; public service experience, and experience working with victims and/or witnesses preferred.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.

Benefits
Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits. https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits

Supplemental Information

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 1/26/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Salary:

$26.08 - $30.08 Hourly