Victims Witness Advocate for the Solicitors Office Position Available In Sumter, South Carolina

Sumter County Office of Human Resources Kimberly R. Hooks Sumter County Human Resources Assistant Administration Building Telephone (803) 774-2824 13 East Canal Street FAX (803) 774-2827 Sumter, SC 29150 Sumter County is Presently Seeking a Victim’s Witness Advocate for the

Solicitor’s Office Starting Salary DOQ Examples of Work Performed:

Under occasional supervision, the Victim’s Witness Advocate provides assistance to and coordinates support for victims and witnesses of crimes. They assist victims throughout the criminal justice process, keeps them informed of scheduled court dates, accompanies them to court and works with local agencies to ensure the protection of the legal rights of victims and witnesses in accordance with South Carolina Victim Bill of Rights. They perform other related tasks as required. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Victim’s Witness Advocates must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and a strong sense of empathy and compassion. They must complete an approved 15-hour basic core training within one year of their date of employment in order to become certified and must complete 12 hours of approved continuing education each calendar year to remain certified. Must have computer skills with knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a bachelor’s degree; at least two years of experience in victim advocacy, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits:

Sumter County Government participates in the SC State Health Plans and Retirement Plans administered by PEBA (Public Employee Benefit Authority). A complete listing of benefits and eligibility requirements can be found by accessing peba.sc.gov . An overview of benefits and eligibility will be provided in the pre-employment packet and again during the new hire orientation.

Request Assistance:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at (803) 774-2824 or emailing khooks@sumtercountysc.gov .

Reasonable Accommodation:

Applicants with disabilities may contact Sumter County Government – Human Resources via telephone at (803) 774-2824, FAX (803) 774-2827 or e-mail khooks@sumtercountysc.gov to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.

Qualified Candidates are to:

Visit our website at www.sumtercountysc.org for a pre-employment application And Fax cover letter, résumé and application to Kimberly R. Hooks at (803) 774-2827 Or Email to khooks@sumtercountysc.org

Opening Date:

December 27, 2023

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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