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Victim Advocate
Summary
The Victim Advocate will provide information and emotional support to victims of crimes.
* The Victim Advocate will assist victims with obtaining resources: transportation, food, emergency medical assistance, housing and emergency financial assistance.
* The Victim Advocate will accompany the victim through the criminal justice processes, investigative interviews, all criminal hearings, civil processes that occur as a result of crimes and ex-parte and full orders of protection.
* The Victim Advocate will ensure safe and threat-free access to the criminal justice system and to secondary services.
* The Victim Advocate will ensure proper referral and advocacy to resources for long-term victimization issues and will act as the services coordinator.
*The Victim Advocate will provide information, support and assistance to victims at all stages of the criminal justice process, to include post-sentencing services and support.
* The Victim Advocate will provide information about and assistance with Crime Victim Compensation claims.
* The Victim Advocate will provide information about and assistance with restitution and recovery of personal property.
* The Victim Advocate will maintain close communication with the victim to ensure continuity throughout the judicial process.
* The Victim Advocate will meet quarterly with the Task Force to evaluate the services provided to victims and review referrals and outcomes.
* Other office duties may be required
***Please submit application along with resume to the Livingston County Prosecutor’s Office in the Courthouse, 700 Webster Street, Chillicothe, MO 64601. (2nd Floor) or visit the Chillicothe Job Center to apply.
Responsibilities
The Victim Advocate will provide information and emotional support to victims of crimes.
* The Victim Advocate will assist victims with obtaining resources: transportation, food, emergency medical assistance, housing and emergency financial assistance.
* The Victim Advocate will accompany the victim through the criminal justice processes, investigative interviews, all criminal hearings, civil processes that occur as a result of crimes and ex-parte and full orders of protection.
* The Victim Advocate will ensure safe and threat-free access to the criminal justice system and to secondary services.
* The Victim Advocate will ensure proper referral and advocacy to resources for long-term victimization issues and will act as the services coordinator.
*The Victim Advocate will provide information, support and assistance to victims at all stages of the criminal justice process, to include post-sentencing services and support.
* The Victim Advocate will provide information about and assistance with Crime Victim Compensation claims.
* The Victim Advocate will provide information about and assistance with restitution and recovery of personal property.
* The Victim Advocate will maintain close communication with the victim to ensure continuity throughout the judicial process.
* The Victim Advocate will meet quarterly with the Task Force to evaluate the services provided to victims and review referrals and outcomes.
* Other office duties may be required.
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Please submit application along with resume to the Livingston County Prosecutor’s Office in the Courthouse, 700 Webster Street, Chillicothe, MO 64601. (2nd Floor) or visit the Chillicothe Job Center to apply
Experience Requirements
Experience and training: A Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required. A High School Diploma or Equivalency is required. Experience in the areas of law enforcement, education, social services, nursing, grant writing and compliance, and/or crisis intervention is preferred. A background check is required.
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Please submit application along with resume to the Livingston County Prosecutor’s Office in the Courthouse, 700 Webster Street, Chillicothe, MO 64601. (2nd Floor) or vistit the Chillicothe Job Center to apply.
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