Victim Advocate - Addison County

Vermont Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs • Middlebury, VT • 6h ago

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1375442

The Addison County States Attorneys Office in Middlebury, VT is seeking a self-motivated, organized and dependable person to fill a Victim Advocate position. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, paygrade 24, and is eligible for State benefits. Incumbent must have the ability to travel within the county (or other counties) for work-related duties and/or training at the direction of the States Attorney or Department. The Victim Advocate provides assistance, guidance and information to victims of crime to help them understand and navigate the criminal justice system, and work to reduce the adverse impact of victimization. Works to ensure fair treatment of the victim by the entities with whom the victim may interact (States Attorneys, law enforcement, courts, corrections, etc.). Must provide timely information to victims about the status of their case, and assist and prepare victims for key events such as depositions, arraignments, conferences, jury draw, trials, sentencing hearings. Explains support services and the restitution and compensation systems. Must be able to manage a high-volume caseload in a timely and effective manner.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to explain legal procedures and decisions to victims. Ability to organize and effectively manage a caseload under deadlines. Ability to work under pressure in an emotionally charged environment. Ability to interview and elicit key information, analyze problems and recommend solutions. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with state and federal rules and law. Must attend required trainings. Must possess excellent verbal and writing skills. Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and ensure accuracy. Computer skills are required and must enter data into case management system. Must establish effective working relationships and respectfully interact with all co-workers, supervisors, partner and community organizations, victims, and members of the public. Must represent the States Attorneys Office in a professional manner both on and off duty. Must demonstrate empathy, emotional intelligence and maturity, particularly in dealing with victims of crime and other vulnerable populations.

Environmental Factors: Duties are generally performed in the office or courtroom. Travel is required for which private means of transportation must be available. May encounter hostile persons in the performance of the job. Some work duties will occur outside standard work hours.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree. One year of work experience at or above a technical support level in counseling, social work, legal work, human services program delivery, criminal justice, paralegal work, or other related, relevant discipline. Additional relevant work experience may be considered and substituted for the Bachelors degree on a 6-month for semester basis.

DO NOT APPLY ONLINE: Interested applicants must send a brief cover letter, current resume including starting and ending month and year for each job, education, and a list of three (3) work-related references with daytime phone numbers, to: Addison County States Attorney Eva Vekos, and to The Executive Directors Office, .

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