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Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office
Location : Cleveland, OH 44113
Position : Witness Victim Advocate

Job Description : Job Title: Witness Victim Advocate Salary: $50,000

Department: Criminal Division Reports to: Unit Supervisor

Location: The Justice Center, 9th floor Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

1200 Ontario Street Monday – Friday

Cleveland, Ohio 44113

REQUIREMENTS:
Associate degree in humanities, social services, psychology, criminal justice, or related field and three (3) years of experience that includes counseling and work related to law enforcement, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Proficiency in computer skills including: Microsoft Windows and other Microsoft products (Word/Excel), database experience. Preferred candidates will be bilingual (Spanish).

Must provide proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination

FUNCTION:
Victim Advocate will provide advocacy, support, crisis intervention, information and referrals to victims and witnesses of crimes. Advocate will establish and maintain contact with victims throughout the criminal justice system process while working alongside Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Makes initial contact with victims and their families to explain the criminal justice system while orienting them to their role in the prosecutorial process; reads reports and victim statements; assists prosecutors and law enforcement personnel in conducting interviews with victims of crime; assists with preparing victims and witnesses for trials; attends trial while victim is testifying or giving impact statement at sentencing; assists victims in completing notification/impact forms; prepares weekly report sheets.
Receives case referrals from a variety of sources to provide services which include crisis intervention, and counseling; assists, counsels and refers victims to available support groups and agencies.
Conducts witness assessment interviews as requested; responds to any victim/witness related issue; evaluates case elements to assist attorneys in assessing case prosecutorial criteria.
Performs all other duties assigned, delegated or required of the Victim/Witness Advocate as well as those prescribed by law.
Conducts business in accordance with federal statutes and guidelines, the Ohio Revised Code, and the Ohio Administrative Code.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Upload a letter of interest including your e-mail address, resume, and three professional references via the online application process at: http://prosecutor.applicantstack.com/x/openings

All materials must arrive no later than 8:30 am on Monday, April 4, 2022

All submissions of applications, resumes, and/or supporting documentation received by the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office are considered public record and may be released upon the public’s request

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE MADE WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES PASS A DRUG TEST AND A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION PRIOR TO BEING HIRED.

Reasonable accommodation is available to all employees and applicants. If you have a disability that needs to be accommodated, please contact the CCPO Human Resources Department.

Equal Opportunity Employer; Smoke-free and Drug-free Workplace

Visit our website: http://prosecutor.cuyahogacounty.us/

Posted: 3/10/2022

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