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Job description
Tribal Victim Assistance Specialist
At the full performance level, the Tribal Victim Assistance Specialist will provide a variety of services related to the victim witness program. Specific duties will include:
Coordinating or performing dissemination of information to various victim assistance laws, Department of Justice policy and programs on victim assistance and services in Indian Country.
Serves as an advocate for matters within the district and provides assistance, guidance, and training sessions to the U.S. Attorney, district staff, and staff of tribal, federal, state, and local legal and law enforcement organizations.
Develops and maintains a library of resource materials for use by tribal victims, community organizations, and district office staff.
Advocating on behalf of crime victims in regard to issues and problems caused by the crime being prosecuted in the District.
Providing in-court support during hearings and trials
Responding to tribal victim inquiries via phone, e-mail, letters, and fax, assessing victim concerns, and determining program eligibility for victim assistance services.
Provide authoritative advice to District USAO Management and act as a focal point for tribal victim matters within the District.
Plan, direct, and perform tribal victim assistance program operations within the District.
Serves as liaison between U.S. Attorney and tribal, local, state and federal law enforcement agencies on victim matters.
Speaks at forums with high-level officials from a variety of organizations to publicize federal efforts to develop and improve programs for victims, and to promote interest and support at the local level.
Coordinate efforts with investigative agencies, prosecutors and EOUSA personnel on all large victim cases to minimize the cost of notification while not jeopardizing the receipt of notification.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Worksite address
albuquerque, NM, 87101, US
Who can apply
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