Victim Witness Specialist
What you'd do
For more information on the Department of Justice and the united states Attorney's Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/
Major duties
The applicant selected for the St. Louis Office will serve as a Victim Witness Coordinator performing duties such as: Provides authoritative technical advice and guidance to other victim and witness assistance staff, USAO managers, Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) and legal support staff. Orients and trains new and/or developmental victim and witness assistance staff. Provides information and assistance to victims that include crisis intervention resources, assistance in securing medical treatment for injuries, information on legal rights and resources available, emergency housing options, employment services and transportation assistance. Independently develops and maintains relationships with a network of Federal, state and local law enforcement personnel, investigative agency victim specialists and social service organizations to increase resources and services that more comprehensively serve crime victims. Conducts victim assistance workshops, seminars, presentations and meetings with law enforcement personnel, Federal investigative agency victim specialists, state and local officials and members of community organizations. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
What you need to qualify
GS-9: To be eligible at the GS-9 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience, Education, a combination of Education and Experience. Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level. Specialized experience is defined supporting victim advocacy communication and/or legal advocacy programs; collaboration with law enforcement personnel and social service providers; and conducting and/or or providing assistance with workshops, seminars, presentations, and/or meetings. Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Social work, Psychology, Sociology): a Master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B or JD., if related); OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. To qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be more than 1 full year.
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