Victim Witness Coordinator

The Portage County District Attorney’s office is hiring a full-time Victim Witness Coordinator to join their team.

What are the primary job duties?

Provides and oversees the provision of comprehensive orientation and support services to victims and witnesses by program staff including notifying victims and witnesses of their rights as provided by statute; assisting victims in exercising their rights; prepares and assists victims and witnesses to attend court and for testifying at court proceedings; providing information and referrals to community resources and agencies.
Ensures that the program is managed according to the statutory and constitutional requirements and related guidelines, rules and regulations.
Develops all procedures, protocols, forms and brochures utilized by the Victim Witness Program, subject to the review and approval of the District Attorney.
Ensures that records are maintained in an accurate, timely and legal manner.
Acts as liaison between victims and witnesses and the District Attorney’s Office. Schedule and attend meetings with prosecuting attorneys, assist attorneys in interviewing victims and witnesses, and comprehensively document these meetings.
Enter into communication and partnership with other relevant community resources and agencies, coordinates services with community resources and agencies.
Provides training and orientation in the Victim Witness Program to other County staff, agencies and the community.
Works to effectively and efficiently schedule witnesses at Court, coordinating with professionals, securing and making arrangements for hotels, and transportation if necessary.
Write grant applications for various programs as required. Prepares or assists in preparing budget reports, reimbursement reports, or other documentation as required and provide to the appropriate reporting agency.

What are the minimum qualifications?

High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of two years post High School education with emphasis in social work, criminal justice psychology, paralegal or related field required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Two years’ work experience in law office, justice system, law enforcement or related field required.
Two years’ experience in office procedures including knowledge of computer systems required.
Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.
Any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position.

Portage County offers an AWESOME benefit package, which includes the following;

Vacation – available on day one!
Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
Health insurance starting at $19.15 a paycheck!
Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
Flexible spending account
Dental insurance
State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan – County contribution of 6.9%!
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Life insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) – paid by the County
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Portage County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

https://www.co.portage.wi.gov/

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