Victim Assistant

Location:

1 Hamilton County Square - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060

Hamilton County is one of Indiana’s fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010.  Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from “Best Cities to Relocate To” and “Best City to Raise a Family” to “Healthiest County in Indiana” and “Happiest Suburbs in the Nation”.  Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.

Job Description:

POSITION DESCRIPTION

COUNTY OF HAMILTON, INDIANA

POSITION: Victim Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Prosecuting Attorney

WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F

STATUS:  Full-time

FLSA STATUS:  Non-exempt

HOURLY RATE: $28.4440 per hour

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily.  The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Hamilton County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless the accommodation would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Victim Assistant for the Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney, responsible for assisting victims/survivors of violent crimes, providing referrals for victims/survivor needs, explaining and notifying of court proceedings and providing clerical and legal support to Department.

DUTIES:

Ensures victims’ rights are enforced and each victim/survivor is heard, prior to plea offer being made and during sentencing and/or post-conviction release proceedings.

Keeps victims/survivors informed of court dates and potential resolutions to each criminal case and explains the legal process clearly.

Performs routine administrative duties, including preparing mailings and correspondence to victims/survivors, documenting case activities, tracking demographic data, typing wide variety of documents, copying, filing, mailing, faxing, delivering, and retrieving documents/files to/from other County departments, locating, pulling, organizing, and replacing files, entering data on computer, printing lists and reports, and opening, distributing, and filing department mail.

Confers with law enforcement and other external agencies on status of cases and providing referrals as necessary based on victim/survivor needs.

Serves as liaison between Deputy Prosecuting attorneys and victims/survivors.

Accompanies victims/survivors to court and provides updates regarding ongoing status of criminal proceedings in instance when victim/survivor cannot attend.

Ensures each victim/survivor is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect by providing friendly and welcoming “survivor first” environment.

Makes referrals to appropriate agencies and public services within local community.

Answers telephone and greets office visitors, including determining purpose of call/visit,  researching and providing information and assistance, answering questions, and directing to appropriate personnel.

Prepares and mails victim notifications as needed, including recording damage estimates and restitution requests, and forwarding to Clerk for processing.

Compiles and prepares statistical reports as assigned.

Destroys files as ordered, including other obsolete files according to state requirements as assigned.

Performs duties of other office personnel in their absence or as needed and assists in training new clerical personnel as assigned.

Attends training seminars as assigned.

Performs related duties as assigned.

I.  JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field preferred, with at least one (1) year of experience in providing direct victim/survivor services preferred. Individuals working toward a degree or with prior related experience may be considered.

Working knowledge of basic criminal justice system policies, procedures and legal terminology.

Working knowledge of standard office policies and procedures with computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, email, internet, and Department-specific software systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and