Victims' Assistant
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Victims' Assistant
Salary
$17.52 - $23.56 Hourly
Location
Lincoln County, OR
Job Type
Part-Time No Benefits
Job Number
25-36 (228)
Department
District Attorney's Office
Opening Date
04/04/2025
Description
Benefits
Position Summary
The Lincoln County District Attorney's office is looking to add a Victims' Assistant position to their Victim's Department to assist in helping those in our community who are going through difficult circumstances. This person will perform a variety of general office and clerical tasks within a flexible work schedule under the direction of the Victims' Department Supervisor.
This is a part-time, non-benefited position providing essential support to the Victims' Advocates.
Lincoln County Courthouse on Olive Street in Newport
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities
Prepare and assists with notifications and other paperwork relating to victims of crime:
Contact victims to verify phone/address information and notifies victims of their rights.
Prepare and mails victims' rights information, forms, and notices of upcoming court dates and case status.
Check the dockets to ensure proper victim notification is anticipated.
Assist victims who come into complete forms.
Maintain records of all contacts, including in our Case Management System.
Provide support to victims:
Accompany victims to court proceedings and sits with them before Grand Jury testimony.
Arrange for hotel, meals, and/or transportation for victims for Court and Grand Jury proceedings.
Assist the public:
Answer phones, routes calls; may answer general questions.
Participate in meetings, which may include All Staff, Victims Assistance, SART or DART meetings.
Jenna Wallace, Lincoln County District Attorney
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Education Level:
High School Diploma / GED
Specifics: Completion of a college level computer course.
Minimum Experience Level:
None
Certifications:
Specifics: LEDS Awareness Certificate upon hire; Notary Certificate may be required upon hire; SVAA Training Certificate required within 1 year of hire date.
Desirable Qualifications:
One year of office experience, supplemented by courses in typing, computer operation and office procedures. Spanish speaking preferred.
Knowledge of:
Familiarity with community resources and ability to make appropriate referrals for direct service.
Confidentiality rules in the criminal justice system and victim's assistance field.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Lincoln County, OR | Official Website (https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/)
District Attorney | Lincoln County, OR
Victim Assistance Information | Lincoln County, OR (https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/201/Victim-Assistance-Information)
For more information, please reach out to jobs@co.lincoln.or.us
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On-call, temporary, and certain grant-funded positions are not eligible for employee benefits unless specified otherwise at the time of hire. Part-time positions working 0 - 19 hours per week are also not eligible for employee benefits.
Employer
Lincoln County
Address
210 SW Second St. Newport, Oregon, 97365
Phone
541-265-4157 541-265-0375
Website
http://www.co.lincoln.or.us
