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DISTRICT ATTORNEY VICTIM\'S ASSISTANCE PROGRAM VICTIM\'S ADVOCATE POSITION DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION This Employee works under the direct supervision of the District Attorney who acts as the Director of the Victim\'s Services Program. This position requires extensive knowledge of operations, policies, forms and terminology of the judicial process and a thorough understanding of the responsibility of handling sensitive and confidential information. This employee must remain current regarding crime victim\'s rights and available services. EXAMPLES OF PRINCIPAL DUTIES: - Works within the District Attorney\'s Office and closely with the Department of Youth Services, making first contact with victims and explaining the purpose of the DA Victim\'s Assistance Program. - Works directly with law enforcement agencies to bring services to victims early in the process and to enhance communication with law enforcement and social service agencies. - Helps victims to understand and navigate the judicial process by: - Providing on-going case information to victims; - Preparing victims for court appearances; - Explaining the justice system from the initial investigation through sentencing and on into probation and post-prison supervision; - Providing assistance during plea negotiations; and - Helping with Victim Impact Statements given during the sentencing proceeding. - Assists victims with logistical problems like child care, transportation and lodging so they can attend court proceedings. - Recruits and organizes volunteers to provide victim services. - Accompanies victims and/or families to Helping Hearts Assessment Center or occasionally Mt. Emily Safe Center in LaGrande, Oregon. - Ensures victims are aware of services offered through local agencies and provides referrals for services. - Organizes and presents the Victims Impact Panel two times a year. - Provides statistical information for grant applications and reports. - Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIRED: Knowledge of: - The criminal justice system; - State and community resources; - Volunteer management skills; - Human behavior related to victims of crime, with an emphasis on victims of domestic violence, stalking, dating violence and sexual assault. - Standard legal office practices, procedures, documents, forms and technology; - Business English, grammar and composition; and - Grant processes and reporting. Skills in: - Operation of office technology; - Telephone etiquette; and - Grant reporting procedures. Ability to: - Communicate effectively and appropriately, both orally and in writing; - Act with compassion and concern for crime victims; - Exercise mature judgment and react professionally in emergency and stressful situations; - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, victims, law enforcement personnel, defense attorneys, volunteers and community resource agencies; - Organize and facilitate programs and presentation