Victim Witness Specialist

Overview

Victim Witness Specialists (VWS) within Community Corrections (LCCC) and the Alternative Sentencing Department (ASD) play a key role in supporting the rights and needs of crime victims connected with individuals supervised by these departments. VWS professionals coordinate with victims to provide input during the Community Corrections Program selection process, ensuring advocacy and timely updates on client status and progress.

By building a direct line of communication, VWS Specialists guide victims through the complexities of the post-sentencing phase, helping them understand the sentence and their rights and navigating the emotional challenges that may arise. Additionally, VWS Specialists serve as the primary responders for victims who report sexual abuse or harassment and are active members of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) team, bringing critical support and guidance to these sensitive cases.

The typical schedule for this role is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with work conducted in the office.

Responsibilities

Specifically, this position:

• Informs crime victims of their right to provide statements to the Community Corrections Board, coordinates statement submission, and follows up on placement decisions.
• Notifies victims of offender status updates, including entry, furlough, transfers, revocation, escapes, warrants, and releases from Community Corrections or Alternative Jail.
• Collaborates with victim services in Law Enforcement, the District Attorney’s Office, Probation, and Department of Corrections to ensure seamless support for victims.
• Connects victims with community and system-based advocates, including SAVA, Crossroads Safehouse, ATV, private therapists, and support groups.
• Assists with criminal/civil protection orders, restitution, victim compensation, and impact statements.
• Accompanies victims to court or meetings as needed.
• Helps victims register for offender apprehension or release notifications.
• Provides victim response for Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) cases and serves on the PREA team.
• Supports and refers CJA clients as necessary.
• Participates in grant review and monitoring.
• Delivers Victims Rights Act training and education on victim issues to new and current CJA staff.
• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for victim concerns and information in the Larimer Offender Information System.

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

The ideal candidate will:

• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and the Colorado Victim Rights Act.
• Strong communication skills and effective delivery.
• Understanding of confidentiality with a compassionate and empathetic approach.
• Resourcefulness and basic crisis intervention and safety planning skills.

Qualifications

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

• 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

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.
  

To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.org/hr/benefits .

Supplemental Information

You can’t be considered unless you apply! Underrepresented individuals may be less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet all requirements and can perform every job responsibility. We are most interested in finding the best candidate. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and apply.

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

Depending on the position, these checks may include, but are not limited to; reference checks, motor vehicle reports, employment verification, education verification, fingerprinting, criminal history information, physical, and a drug screening. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.

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: 11/12/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

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