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Job description
Victim Witness Coordinator
The Victim Witness Coordinator shall respond to victims regarding the emotional, physical and financial aftermath of victimization; perform initial screening of citizens involved with cases assigned to Assistant Attorneys General; prepare and maintain records of victim contacts; provide victims with orientation to the Criminal Justice process, keeping them apprised of updates; assess financial loss of victims and provide information regarding Crime Victims Compensation; and represent the Office of the Attorney General within the social service community. It is also the responsibility of the Victim Witness Coordinator to assess problems and, when appropriate, provide citizens with referrals to alternate community organizations for additional assistance.
This position requires a bachelor's degree (or the equivalent thereof) in behavioral sciences, sociology, criminal justice and/or social work; extensive knowledge of community resources and social agencies; and outstanding multi-level communication (diversity). Attendance and the ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and the general public are essential functions of this position.
Benefits
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
As an employee of the Illinois Attorney General's Office, you'll have access to many great benefits. Join the legal team responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and the people of Illinois!
Health and Dental insurance along with free Vision insurance*
Pension Benefits through the State Employees'; Retirement System Disability coverage
Deferred Compensation: supplemental retirement savings program-457k
Commuter Savings Program: pre-tax transportation program
Flexible Spending: Medical and Dependent pre-tax savings program
Health Savings Account
Life insurance benefit: free with option to purchase additional (up to 8 x your annual salary) at low cost. Spouse and child life insurance available
Employee Assistance Program through ComPsych
Holidays: 13 1/2 paid
Vacation days: minimum of 12 days, maximum of 27 days, prorated
Personal days: 4 annually
Floating Holiday: 1 annually
Sick days: 1 per month
For attorneys, office provided Continuing Legal Education
Semi-monthly payroll
*Health and Dental cost ranges: for single: $120.00 - $322.00 monthly; for family: $292.00 - $665.00 monthly
For more information on benefits: visit cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
Worksite address
carbondale, IL, 62901, US
Who can apply
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