Victim Witness Advocate

The Cape & Islands District Attorney\'s Office serves all of the people of the Cape & Islands, we have offices in Barnstable, Orleans, Falmouth, Edgartown & Nantucket. We are seeking a full-time Victim Witness Advocate to work Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. This is an in-person position & prior experience is preferred but not required. The Victim Witness Advocate coordinates with Assistant District Attorneys, investigators, support service providers, & criminal justice system personnel to ensure that victims receive the rights established in the Victim Bill of Rights. They determine & assess the necessary support needs of victims & serve as their main point of contact throughout the criminal justice process. Responsibilities Coordinate with Assistant District Attorneys, investigators, support service providers, & criminal justice system personnel to ensure that victims receive the rights established in the Victim Bill of Rights. Respond to victim/witness inquiries, assess needs, & determine necessary support resources. Provide crisis intervention & support service referrals to other state & community agencies, advocating on behalf of victims & providing information on investigation/prosecution updates, schedule changes, & substantive case information. Provide emotional support & information about the criminal court process in the event of a criminal prosecution & provide consistent updates to families. Provide written & verbal notification to victims & witnesses regarding arrests, arraignments, pre-trial conferences, motions, hearings, gr& jury appearances, trials, defaults, dispositions, restitution hearings, sentencing, & appellate proceedings. Provide in-court support during hearings & trials, explaining to victims, witnesses, & family members the court process & their rights throughout that process. Maintain an assigned caseload. Build & maintain relationships with agencies & resources that support victims. Other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor\'s Degree in victim services, criminal justice system, or related social service field preferred. At least three years of related experience preferred. Experience in trauma, crisis intervention, case management, & safety planning preferred. Excellent attention to detail & organizational skills. Ability to handle sensitive & confidential information. Outstanding interpersonal skills & workplace etiquette. Ability to function well in a high-paced & at times stressful environment. Excellent verbal & written communication skills. Benefits: Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance