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General Summary

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A Law Enforcement Victim Witness Coordinator implements the Sheriffs Victim-Witness Assistance Program, offering vital support through crisis intervention counseling, court support, social services referrals, community education, and training. This role is dedicated to guiding and empowering victims and witnesses, ensuring they receive the care and assistance they need while contributing to a compassionate and effective support system. The position is located in the Ada County Sheriffs Office, Police Services Bureau.

SHIFT INFORMATION\ Monday - Friday; 8 hour, day shifts. Required to be on call 24/7 typically one week out of every 7 weeks.\ \ BENEFITS\ Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurances\ Idaho PERSI retirement plan\ Deferred Compensation plan 457(b) with a County match of up to 3%\ Flexible Spending Accounts Health and Dependent Care\ Post-Employment Health Plan 50% of unused sick leave above 240 hours\ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)\ No cost basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurances\ Eleven (11) paid holidays annually\ Paid vacation leave, sick leave, and parental leave\ No cost gym access at three (3) County owned gym facilities\ Wellness Program\ Optional 401(k) and/or Roth IRA\ [Visitadacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits{tabindex="0" target="_blank" rel="noopener"}to view details regarding our full benefits package.]{#isPasted}

Essential Functions

• Support -Coordinates and provides essential support, guidance, and short-term crisis intervention to survivors, victims, and witnesses of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes against vulnerable populations; may also provide transportation to appropriate housing or services;
• Program Coordination -Coordinates program operations with other segments of the law enforcement/criminal justice system to ensure effectiveness of operations;
• Agency Liaison -Maintains liaison with programs operated by other agencies to provide technical assistance and service coordination;
• Educational Outreach -Delivers educational presentations to law enforcement, schools, other criminal justice agencies, and community organizations;
• On-Call Response -Responds to hospitals, homes, or crime scenes to assist detectives with victims and witnesses during evening hours and weekends, in accordance with on-call policy;
• Data Management -Maintains statistical data relevant to the Victim-Witness Assistance Program;
• Interview Assistance -Assists victims and witnesses during interviews with attorneys and law enforcement officials by providing psychological and emotional support;
• Restitution Coordination -Works directly with the Restitution Administrator to ensure coordination between the Restitution and Victim-Witness Programs;
• Service Assessment -Conducts interviews with victims and witnesses to determine needed services and ensures effective delivery of existing services;
• Additional Duties -Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Bachelors degree in criminal justice, social work or a related field;

At least three years of experience in victim advocacy field and/or law enforcement preferred;

Knowledge of the objectives of victim-witness programs;

Knowledge of the processes involved in the Criminal Justice System;

Knowledge of principles and practices of applied sociology an d psychology;

Knowledge of data collection practices;

Knowledge of public relations contact techniques;

Skill in crisis counseling and/or direct service delivery;

Ability to understand and work within the goals and objectives of the Sheriffs Office as they relate to this program and integrate them into viable work plans;

Ability to work within the court system, social work values and ethical standards;

Ability to obtain the cooperation of others;

Ability to relate well with juveniles;

Ability to maintain confidentiality;

Ability to provide short-term crisis intervention to victims;

Ability to maintain effective working relationships;

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written direction;

Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of various