POSITION TITLE: Hybrid Administrative Assistant/Victim Witness Advocate
REPORTS TO: Director/Deputy Director of Victim Services, Director of Administrative Services and Supervising ADA (HDC)
SALARY: $44,000.00
SUMMARY:
As an Administrative Assistant, will provide exceptional customer service, clerical and administrative support to the District Court locations. Will be responsible for developing, maintaining and updating files, records and databases. This position involves interaction with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, court personnel, state agencies and the public and involves a wide range of responsibilities.
As a Victim Witness Advocate (VWA), will be responsible for the facilitation of crisis assessment and intervention, information and referrals, supportive counseling and court advocacy services to victims, witnesses, and their families throughout the criminal justice system. Advocate also offers referrals, education, and resources to individuals looking to connect to social service agencies. Provides emotional support and information about the criminal court process in the event of a criminal prosecution and provides consistent updates to families. VWA must ensure victims receive the rights and services to which they are entitled under the Victim Bill of Rights.
КВАЛІФІКАЦІЮ:
Обов'язково:
- Bachelor’s degree in victim services, criminal justice system, or related social service field or Associate’s degree with relevant experience
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and maturity in handling sensitive matters
- Strong desire to work in a collegial and team-focused environment
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and workplace etiquette
- Ability to work well in a high-pressure environment with multiple deadlines, while maintaining a high level of quality
- A sincere interest in the public sector, the work of the PCDAO and an overall understanding of the Criminal Justice System
- Strong personal character, integrity, judgment, and maturity
- A general knowledge of office practices and legal principles
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Self-motivated individual who works well both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with fellow employees and other government agencies
- Ability to work at any one of the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office locations in Brockton, Plymouth, Wareham and Hingham
- Always displays the utmost professional appearance
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide administrative, clerical and general support to the District Court Assistant District Attorneys and the entire office
- Greet visitors, assess their needs and assist them or refer them to the appropriate staff
- Provide reception coverage on a continual basis or as back up
- District Court DAMION case entry, updating and disposition
- Answer, direct and respond to incoming calls
- Photocopy, fax, scan, proofread and create documents
- Storage and retrieval of files
- Manage internal and external mail flow
- Type correspondence and summons witnesses and records
- Complete work assignments in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
- Provide backup Administrative/VWA support to other locations when needed
- Attend Administrative/VWA meetings and trainings as required
- Orient and explain to victims, witnesses, and family members the court process and their rights throughout that process as outlined in M.G.L. Chapter 258B
- Супровід у суді потерпілих, свідків та членів сім'ї
- Provide written and/or verbal notification to victims and witnesses regarding arraignments, pre-trial conferences, motions, hearings, grand jury appearances, trials, defaults, dispositions, restitution hearings, sentencing, and appellate proceedings
- Assess and evaluate victim needs and assist with referrals for appropriate services such as: community resources (housing, education, job training programs), emergency financial assistance, protection, and relocation; assistance with Victim Compensation applications; bail notification, and arranging meetings and interviews
- Співпрацювати в рамках мультидисциплінарної команди протягом усього розслідування та всіх судових розглядів
- Build and maintain relationships with agencies and resources that support victims
- Become familiar with and follow the provisions of the Office Personnel Policies
- Ознайомтеся з Правилами професійної поведінки штату Массачусетс і дотримуйтесь їх.
- Exercise respectful and professional behavior and communication with the public, judicial and law enforcement personnel, and office staff
- Perform any other duty that may be requested by the District Attorney or his designee
Внутрішні та зовнішні кандидати, а також працівники, які обіймають посади, повинні бути здатними виконувати основні завдання як з допомогою розумного пристосування, так і без нього (це визначається Окружною прокуратурою в кожному конкретному випадку). Якщо ви вважаєте, що потребуєте розумного пристосування, будь ласка, зв'яжіться з відділом кадрів за телефоном (508) 894-2538.
The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office affords equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.