Victim Advocate

The Victim Advocate delivers a system of support to crime victims through notification and information about the criminal justice processes and makes referrals to other social services agencies. This position will provide assistance to victims and witnesses in your assigned caseload, working closely with prosecutors and law enforcement agencies, as needed. The Victim Advocate will be one of three advocates who will work as a team in providing victim services for the District Attorney's office. This list is provided for reference and is not all inclusive: The ability to empathize with victims and families. The ability to handle a high stress environment and maintain effective personal emotional coping skills. Work well with others and make independent decisions based on each individual situation. Notifies victims of their rights and assists in applying for compensation under the State Crime Victim's Compensation Act. Assists victims who visit our office for a Protective Order and determines whether we forward it to a prosecutor or if a referral to another agency is necessary. Communicates with law enforcement agencies that present cases to this office. Communicate with victims affected by a criminal case. Provide victims required information while maintaining case integrity. Prepares correspondence to victims and State agencies in regard to criminal cases. Prepares reports to the State Crime Victims' Compensation Act. Other duties as may be assigned by Administrator or designee.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

District Attorney office procedures are helpful, but not required. Knowledge of the Court Systems and Law Enforcement is helpful, but not required. Ability to operate computer systems, office machines and possess effective communication skills (bi-lingual is preferred).

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This office is fast paced at times and can be very stressful. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

DISCLAIMER

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Employer:

Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.