Main Areas of Responsibility:
Summary: Performs highly interactive and assistance duties directly working with victims, in the case management and service referral functions. Must be able to work a variety of shifts/schedules.
Duties:
• Serves as a liaison between victims and APD, Prosecution and Court staffs.
• Accompanies victims to court proceedings and informs victims about their constitutional and statutory mandated victim’s rights.
• Assists victims in securing Orders of Protection
Additional Areas of Responsibility:
• Provides crisis intervention and prepares intake and safety plans
• Assesses victim needs and acts as a resource for community service referrals.
• Engages in follow-up contact with domestic violence victims.
• Communicates in the exchange of information by completing thorough case documentation in both Victim Services and Prosecution files.
• Maintains statistical records on victims served and services provided; submits monthly statistical reports.