Assistant Director
Part-time Assistant Director
Smyth County Victim Witness Program
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Smyth County Commonwealth Attorney's Office/Victim Witness Program is seeking candidates to fill the Part-Time Assistant Director's position for the Victim Witness Program. The Assistant will work with prosecuting attorneys to assist victims by explaining the criminal justice process, to encourage crime victims to cooperate with and participate in the criminal justice system. The Assistant will refer victims to appropriate services and provide support throughout the prosecution of the case. The Assistant will be responsible for updating and maintaining the Victim Witness Program Web Page, assist with the completion of quarterly progress reports, assist the Director in maintaining client and program records and assist in determining restitution.
The Assistant will be responsible for promoting program outreach within the community and with local agencies. The Assistant will provide written materials to victims and witnesses which explain how to obtain program's services and summarize victim and witness rights.
The successful candidate must be able to work well with others, be able to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing. Experience in the criminal justice system, crisis intervention or social services preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel is required.
Position is 22 hours/week. $16,500/year.
Smyth County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.