VICTIMS COORDINATOR

SALARY: $ 34,560.00 per year

REPORTS TO:

Administrator - Support & Special Programs

SUPERVISES:

N/A

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

• Must have Bachelor's Degree in related field (Criminal Justice, Social or Behavioral Science preference)
  

Licenses, Certificates, and Experience

• Must be over twenty-one (21) years of age
• Current Texas Driver's License and must have an automobile with current automobile insurance;
• Ability to communicate effectively (reading, writing, and understanding) in English; knowledge of Spanish is preferred;
• Able to submit to a drug urinalysis pre-screening exam and pass a criminal background check. If the candidate for employment does have a criminal record, it must be cleared through the requirements as set forth by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department;
• Must be bondable
  

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  Provide for disbursement of information from the Attorney General's office to all victims.
• Prepares related records and reports and performs related work as required.
• Responsible for keeping all program records for reporting purposes maintain them on daily basis; always subject to announced review.
• Maintain records on all cases which are active in the program and assist in the preparation of performance measures as requested by the state.
• Assist in victims bodily injury in completing and submitting all necessary forms into the Attorney General's Office.
• Secures all information/bills, etc. for the source to compile in the victims request and Impact Statement.
• Assist in the court room with updated docket and court settings along with coordination with the court and the District Attorney's office.
• Notify current information to all victims reference their court settings.
• Assist victims as the juveniles cases have been placed on Deferred Prosecution.
• Coordinates information and communication between victim and probation officer.
• Attend court with victim when requested.
• Must coordinate with program therapist and families for that attendance of counseling sessions as directed by therapist.
• Must be able to type 50 wpm.
• Able to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with fellow employees, law enforcement agencies, District Attorney's, School District's, Defense Attorneys, vendors, Texas Juvenile Justice Department, and general public must be able to work under pressure.
• Adhere, maintain, and comply with professional conduct and ethical behavior consistent with the standards and policies and procedures expected by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), TJJD, Cameron County, and Cameron County Juvenile Justice Department (CCJJD) at all time, both on duty and off duty.
• Receive the public along with answering all incoming phone calls, directing calls to appropriate personnel and /or taking messages.
• Collect and distribute all inter-departmental mail and faxes, to appropriate areas/ personnel.
• Mail out request for police paperwork.
• Enter data on JCMS and cite in intakes for juveniles referred to the department.
• Distribution of all paperwork to officer from law enforcement agencies and make necessary documentation; forward police paperwork and memo to Assistant District Attorney's Office with documentation on JCMS database, along with forwarding TRN's paperwork to the Area Supervisor
• Enter police notification form on JCMS database.
• School and work excuses, when necessary.
• Collect Juvenile payments on fees-court cost, probation fees, etc. and make daily deposits.
• Filing and securing of documents inactive files and archive files.
• Create active probation case files along with transferring inactive files into manila folders once case is closed.
• Receives brief case from main office and distribute paperwork along with preparing briefcase for outgoing documents to the main office.
• Daily rounds and errands to other departments (courthouse, Dancy Building, computer center, etc.); obtain signatures for documents as requested by administration.
• Enter detention intakes on JCMS database for juvenile referred to the department.
• Enter court documentation, petitions, court forms, judgments, dispositions etc. into JCMS database.
• Update daily detention roster for CCJJD (as needed).
• Must comply by the TJPC standards and Code of Ethics.
• Adhere and comply with all PREA standards and will follow zero tolerance towards all forms of sexual abuse and sexual harassment while conducting business in the pre and post-adjudication facilities.
• Adhere and comply with all TJJD standards to include Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation (ANE) standards and cooperate with all ANE investigations.
• Adhere and comply CCJJD's and Cameron County's policies and procedures and know how to keep abreast of any changes to said policies and procedures, including maintaining an effective safety program as established by Cameron County.
• Abide by all federal, state, and local laws; the nature of our profession requires being a good role model and setting a good example at all times.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required; maintain work schedule, random irregular hours
• Employment is contingent upon federal, state, local and/or grants availability.
• CCJJD is an At-Will employer; the department has the right to terminate your employment for any legal reason, or no reason, at any time either with or without notice.
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Chief Juvenile Probation Officer and/or designee to include reassignment which is in the best interest of the department.
  

Knowledge of:

• Policies, practices, procedures and legal terminology related to court system.
• Applicable Juvenile Justice System standards and procedures.
• Standard practices in area of assignment.
• Safety and security techniques and standards.

Skills In:

• Problem solving and decision making, thinking analytically, concentrating on tasks, making decisions, adjusting to changes, directing others and using math calculations.
• Effective verbal and written communication; submit written documentation clearly, accurately and impartially, meeting deadlines
• Basic Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, internet, databases and a variety of software packages

Ability To:

• Gather, analyze and evaluate facts to conduct investigations and report results clearly, accurately and impartially
• Required to possibly work different schedules in order to meet the needs of the program/department
• Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Reason and make judgments and decisions.
• Maintain client and program confidentiality.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities.
• Perform effectively and courteously in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner.
  

Work Environment:

• Tobacco free environment.
• Work inside and outdoors in cold/hot temperature
• Absolutely no electronic devices or cell phones allowed in the pre or post-adjudication facilities while either on/off shift.
• Subject to contact with communicable diseases.
• Must be able to work in high noise level environment.
• At no time, will the review or use of social media be allowed while on duty, and/or on County provided electronic equipment, except in limited situations where such activity is work related and is authorized by the Chief Juvenile Probation Officer or designee.

Physical Demands:

• Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50-100 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and basic office equipment, such as fax, copier, scanner, phone, and printer. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, talking and squatting to perform essential functions.
• Maintain stamina during workday
• When back-up emergency response is needed, must be able to run to the requested location.
  

Work Uniforms:

• Must adhere to the CCJJD Dress Code Policy
• If visible tattoos, sleeves or cover ups must be worn.
• Sets the example regarding personal appearance with regards to hair being neatly trimmed and combed.

This is not a Civil Service covered position.

BENEFITS: Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including: Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System and Paid Holidays. Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program.

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