Job Information
Madison County Government Victim Assistance in Anderson, Indiana
Department: Madison County Sheriffs Department
Position: Victim Assistance
Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA status: Non-exempt
JOB CATEGORY: PAT (Professional, Administrative, Technological)
Work schedule: Monday-Friday 8-4, some evenings, some weekends, and and on call
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Victim Assistance- Provides direct services to victims of crime for the Madison County Sheriffs Department and is available to assist other local agencies upon request.
Responsible for all aspects of the program designed to provide physical and emotional assistance and support to crime victims. This can include but is not limited to assisting victims with filing for orders of protection, as well as compensation claims, crisis intervention, court support, case status information, community referrals, and community awareness.
This is a grant funded position from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute with possibility of renewal.
REPSONSIBILITES:
FOLLOW-UP CONTACT: Phone clients to determine their needs and provide referrals and case status information.
CRISIS INTERVENTION: Available for on call rotation for crisis intervention for sexual assault, domestic battery and other situations when victims need emotional support, advocacy and information.
TRANSPORTATION: Transport clients to station, shelter, and court.
COURT ACCOMPANIMENT: Accompany clients to court for hearings weekly and to protective order hearings as needed.
DOCUMENTATION: Must be able to provide detailed written documentation to Victim Assistance Coordinator of case notes and services rendered.
TRAINING: Attend conferences/seminars meetings as requested by Victim Assistance Coordinator.
MEETINGS: Attend staff meetings and Multidisciplinary Team Meetings
SPECIAL PROJECTS: Assist Agency with special projects and events as needed upon request from Victim Assistance Coordinator.
RELATIONSHIPS: Must be able to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with referral sources such as local law enforcement officers, prosecuting attorneys, probation officers, court personal, local advocates, and other social service agencies.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
**JOB REQUIREMENTS Bachelors degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice or similar field preferred; however, individuals working toward a degree or with prior related experience may be considered.
Valid Drivers license and demonstrates safe driving record.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Interpret and explain policies, procedures, and relevant laws.
Conduct needs assessments and provide appropriate community referrals.
Communicate effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Make public presentations.
Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
Work emergency callouts, nights, weekends, and holidays during rotation.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
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