Victim Intervention Specialist - District Attorney - Criminal

Description

The Victim Intervention Specialist provides specialized intervention services to victims of violent crime or family violence and provides training within the criminal justice system and in the community to facilitate increased knowledge and understanding of family violence dynamics and to promote sensitivity to victims. This position assists with preparing cases for court.

Examples of Duties

Facilitates increased knowledge and understanding of abuse victims to the criminal justice system and the community.

Works as a victim advocate in ensuring the victims are aware of their rights; refers victims to other resources in the county as necessary.

Enters in all intakes and follows each case from beginning to end.

Assists with trials, including interviewing victims and witnesses, prepping witnesses for trial, accompanying the victim and families to court, explaining the court process and procedures, and providing counseling during the trial.

Provides crisis counseling as necessary.

Oversees and maintains victim and family contact via phone or office visits.

Sends out VIS packets, CVC forms, and school notifications as necessary.

Provides training or education to the community.

Assists attorneys with case staffing; ensuring all cases are assigned as necessary.

Takes pictures of crime scenes for trial; prints pictures for grand jury as necessary.

Oversees court accompaniment procedures.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree and a minimum three years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

LCSW, LMSW or LPC required.

Supplemental Information

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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

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Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• Denton County

• 940-349-3088

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