Victim Specialist

4 weeks ago

Reston, Virginia, United States Fairfax County, VA Full time
Job Summary

This position works as a part of the Court Services Unit, providing trauma-informed supportive services to victims and witnesses of juvenile crime in Fairfax County, Fairfax City, and surrounding areas. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a court system environment and be able to provide crisis intervention, resource and referral, safety planning, and victims' rights information to clients.

Key Responsibilities

* Provides supportive services to victims and witnesses of crime, including emotional support, financial assistance, counseling, and victim agency referrals.
* Maintains ongoing contact/communication with victims and witnesses during investigation and judicial proceedings, and provides notifications of investigative activity or case developments as needed.
* Provides court accompaniment to crime victims and witnesses for all court proceedings in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations, General District, and Circuit Courts.
* Reduces delays in bringing cases to court by assisting in determining availability of victims and witnesses.
* Responds to call-outs to crime scenes and other locations to provide immediate crisis intervention and support, refers clients to related supportive services and agencies.

Requirements

* Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in social/behavioral sciences, criminal justice, or education, plus two years of professional experience in probation work, social work, criminal justice, juvenile justice, education, or counseling.
* Ability to use technology to enter and retrieve information, interpret laws, rules, and regulations related to probation work and victim services, and develop effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's degree in a related field.
* Three years of professional work experience working in the victim services field directly working with victims of crime.
* Ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in a court system environment.

What We Offer

* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* Collaborative and supportive work environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application, including a cover letter and resume, to the Fairfax County Government website.

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