Part Time Victim Advocate-Victim Assistance

Company: Elkhart County Government
Location: Elkhart
Posted on: September 15, 2022

Job Description:

*ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE**Part Time Victim Advocate - Victim Assistance**DEPARTMENT: * *Prosecuting Attorney**HIRING RANGE: * *$17.75-$23.51/hour**POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAP**BENEFITS OFFERED: No benefits offered**HOURS & DAYS OF WORK: 25* *hours/week; Monday- Friday **LOCATION OF POSITION: * *Elkhart**TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None**JOB SUMMARY: **Assist victims with various legal and court procedures, such as filing protective orders, victim impact statements, no-file letters, amendments, and request with courts. Engages in written, telephone, and in person communication with crime victims before, during, and after criminal proceedings, providing notices of impending court dates, providing updates on status of cases, responding to inquiries, attending court proceedings and witness conferences, assisting them in locating resources and services available to them, and provides notification services for victims in the event offenders parole or are released from incarceration.**JOB REQUIREMENTS: * - *Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Paralegal Studies or related field or completion of technical specialty programs of 18 months to three years in Criminal Justice* - *Working knowledge of community service agencies and ability to determine victims' needs and make appropriate referrals* - *Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of criminal justice system, department policies and procedures, Indiana criminal code and procedures, and related legal terminology* - *Pre-employment background check and drug screen**For additional information or to apply, visit **www.elkhartcounty.com* *and click "CAREERS"**Elkhart County Human Resources**117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526**Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750**APPLICATION ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED**Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*Job Type: Part-timePay: $17.75 - $23.51 per hourSchedule:* Monday to FridayWork Location: One location

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