Crime Victim Advocate Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lincoln/jobs/newprint/4792144) Apply  Crime Victim Advocate Salary $26.41 - $35.49 Hourly Location Lincoln County, OR Job Type Full-Time Job Number 25-07 (018) Department District Attorney's Office Opening Date 01/22/2025 + Description + Benefits Position Summary The Lincoln County District Attorney's Office is looking to add a Crime Victim Assistant to their team to help members of our community when they need it most. The person in this role will provide services and advocacy to victims of crime. Jenna Wallace, Lincoln County District Attorney Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities Provide direct services to victims and witnesses of crime, with emphasis on Domestic Violence: + Initiate contact with victims of crime in the most expedient manner possible with the goal being within two (2) hours of a police report entering the District Attorney’s office. + Prepare and efile restitution memos with the Circuit Court. + Follow up with law enforcement agencies for additional information, as necessary. + Provide supportive active listening, information, referrals, and safety planning. + Provide support in trial preparation and during Grand Jury process for victims and witnesses, including courtroom advocacy and accompaniment. + Provide case status updates to victims of crime. + Make transportation, lodging, and food arrangements for victims and witnesses of crime pertinent to Grand Jury or court hearings. + Provide assistance in filling out compensation claims and restraining orders. + Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, such as SART, DART, Elder Abuse, Domestic Violence Council, etc. + Assist Victim Assistance Program Supervisor. Typical Qualifications Minimum Education Level High School Diploma / GED Specifics: 2 years college course work in the criminal justice, law enforcement, social science, social work, or related field. Minimum Experience Level One year Specifics: experience advocating for others. Substitution Note: Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the above-described duties as determined by the County. Certifications Specifics: Ability to obtain SVAA Certification within 1st year of employment, training provided through department. Driver’s License Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of hire. Desirable Qualifications: Crisis Intervention Certificate preferred. 2-3 years experience with advocacy and good working knowledge of the criminal justice system. Bilingual and/or bicultural competencies desirable. Yaquina Head Lighthouse in Lincoln County Knowledge of: + Business English and composition, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic. + Legal terms and phrases. + Procedures and policies of District Attorney's office and relationship of department with the courts, attorneys, police agencies, governmental agencies, and the general public. + Confidentiality rules in criminal justice and victim assistance fields. Skill or ability to: + Remain calm under pressure. + Establish and maintain healthy boundaries between self and clients. + Maintains confidentiality. + Make decisions independently in accordance with established policies. + Use initiative and judgment in carrying out tasks and responsibilities with only general instructions and guidance while in high-stress situations and under conditions that can be considered dangerous. + Convey information, ideas, and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors, colleagues, and individuals, inside and outside the county, using language and a format the audience will best understand. + Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (e.g., word processing, texts, emails, spreadsheets, department-specific software). + Effectively relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the county. Develop and exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and maintain constructive professional working relationships. + Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. how up to work on time, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures. Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. District Attorney | Lincoln County, OR (https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/188/District-Attorney) Victim Assistance Information | Lincoln County, OR For more information, please reach out to jobs@co.lincoln.or.us Apply now by clicking the link above! Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision which is paid at 90% by the County and 10% by the employee. Other fully paid benefits include life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance. Other optional insurances are available. A 401K retirement plan is also provided. The County's current contribution rate is 11%. Regular and Trial Service employees working between 20 - 39 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for pro-rated employee benefits. Employer Lincoln County Address 210 SW Second St. Newport, Oregon, 97365 Phone 541-265-4157 541-265-0375 Website http://www.co.lincoln.or.us