County Of Maui
Victim/Witness Counselor II (SR-22)
County Of Maui, Houston, Texas, United States,
Performs a variety of continuing counseling services, provides information, counsel, advice and assistance to victims and/or witnesses of criminal acts; acts as liaison between the victims and/or witnesses and the criminal justice system agencies; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:These classes are distinguished by their responsibility for independently providing comprehensive counseling to victims and/or witnesses of criminal acts and to coordinate activities with other public and private agencies providing services.
Level II:
This level is characterized by its responsibility for independently providing professional counseling services to victims and/or witnesses of criminal acts which involve the full range and variety of counseling assignments to include the most difficult and complex cases.
Examples of Duties:Acts as liaison between the victims and/or witnesses and the criminal justice system agencies;Contacts victims and/or witnesses to inform them of their rights and services available through the State Criminal Injuries Compensation Commission and other criminal justice system agencies;Counsels the victims and/or witnesses as to their role in the prosecution and the role of the prosecutor;Arranges witnesses' schedules and testimony times;Transports witnesses from the airport and court to their accommodations;Acts as liaison between the prosecutor and the victims and/or witnesses;Works with community organizations to establish possible groups to aid victims;Establishes trust funds financed by the offenders, and solicits other sources of funds to service the victims;Assists in the speedy return of property to the victims;Counsels victims who have been traumatized by their experience;Collects and compiles information concerning the cases;Prepares correspondence;Prepares case records, reports and other documents;Performs other related duties as required.
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or a related field and for:Level II:
three years of professional counseling experience in a program which provided social services, two years of which shall have involved crisis counseling.
License Requirement:
Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3).
Knowledge of:
laws, rules and regulations relating to the State Criminal Injuries Compensation Commission; public and private community resources providing services and/or benefits relating to criminal justice programs; crisis counseling and social work techniques and methods; court procedures and the criminal justice system.
Ability to:
collect, analyze, and evaluate facts; diagnose social and emotional problems and make sound decisions; utilize a wide variety of varying backgrounds; correctly apply the rules and regulations and other provisions of the law to the specific problem; understand and interpret a variety of benefits, services and rights; speak and write clearly; develop and maintain effective working relationships with victims and/or witnesses, public and private agency representatives.
Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in these classes must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
Physical Effort Grouping:
Light
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Distinguishing Characteristics:These classes are distinguished by their responsibility for independently providing comprehensive counseling to victims and/or witnesses of criminal acts and to coordinate activities with other public and private agencies providing services.
Level II:
This level is characterized by its responsibility for independently providing professional counseling services to victims and/or witnesses of criminal acts which involve the full range and variety of counseling assignments to include the most difficult and complex cases.
Examples of Duties:Acts as liaison between the victims and/or witnesses and the criminal justice system agencies;Contacts victims and/or witnesses to inform them of their rights and services available through the State Criminal Injuries Compensation Commission and other criminal justice system agencies;Counsels the victims and/or witnesses as to their role in the prosecution and the role of the prosecutor;Arranges witnesses' schedules and testimony times;Transports witnesses from the airport and court to their accommodations;Acts as liaison between the prosecutor and the victims and/or witnesses;Works with community organizations to establish possible groups to aid victims;Establishes trust funds financed by the offenders, and solicits other sources of funds to service the victims;Assists in the speedy return of property to the victims;Counsels victims who have been traumatized by their experience;Collects and compiles information concerning the cases;Prepares correspondence;Prepares case records, reports and other documents;Performs other related duties as required.
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or a related field and for:Level II:
three years of professional counseling experience in a program which provided social services, two years of which shall have involved crisis counseling.
License Requirement:
Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3).
Knowledge of:
laws, rules and regulations relating to the State Criminal Injuries Compensation Commission; public and private community resources providing services and/or benefits relating to criminal justice programs; crisis counseling and social work techniques and methods; court procedures and the criminal justice system.
Ability to:
collect, analyze, and evaluate facts; diagnose social and emotional problems and make sound decisions; utilize a wide variety of varying backgrounds; correctly apply the rules and regulations and other provisions of the law to the specific problem; understand and interpret a variety of benefits, services and rights; speak and write clearly; develop and maintain effective working relationships with victims and/or witnesses, public and private agency representatives.
Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in these classes must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
Physical Effort Grouping:
Light
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