VICTIMS SERVICES COORDINATOR                                                                     6149

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class administers and or supervises the activities of a unit or program providing services to crime victims and witnesses.  Employees will be assigned to either the Victim Witness Assistance Program in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s (DA’s) Office or to the Domestic Violence Unit in the Suffolk County Probation Department.  The incumbent works with victims and witnesses, pre and/or post trial, providing them with necessary information on court procedures, accompanying them throughout the entire court process as needed, and assisting them in securing necessary services. The incumbent will work directly with Assistant District Attorneys or Probation Supervisors depending on the employing department.  Supervision would be exercised over any lower-level positions assigned to the unit, including Crime Victim Advocates and clerical personnel. Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Conducts research to locate and contact victims and witnesses;

            Acts as liaison with community agencies, court watch programs, police departments, Probation, and social service agencies;

            Develops letters, report forms and brochures;

            Writes monthly and quarterly reports;

In the Probation Department, reviews all Domestic Incident Reports that involve probationers;

            Prepares Victim Impact Statements for Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSI) reports for domestic violence cases;

            Provides information to the victim about the probationer, i.e. sentencing and status, while educating them on their rights and the legal system process;

            Trains and supervises Crime Victims Advocates in the DA’s Office to assist in case file set-up and maintenance;

            Counsels and gives emotional support and provides other direct services to victims and their families;

            Arranges for interpreters for non-English speaking victims and witnesses and/or for attorneys.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the structure, organization and procedures of the criminal court system; thorough knowledge of the structure, organization and procedures of the District Attorney's Office and the Domestic Violence Unit of the Probation Department; good knowledge of the principles and techniques of interviewing; ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with victims, witnesses, supervisors, fellow employees and the general public; ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; good powers of perception; good judgment; tact; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

               Either:

            (a)  Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology or Social Work, and two (2) years of experience in crime victim advocacy, includ­ing one (1) year in a supervisory capacity; or,

            (b)  Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years of experience in crime victim advocacy, includ­ing one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.

 

            PROMOTIONAL

            Three (3) years of permanent competitive status as a Crime Victims Advocate or Crime Victims Advocate (Spanish Speaking); or,

            Three (3) years of permanent competitive status as a Probation Assistant or Probation Assistant (Spanish Speaking) in the Domestic Violence Unit of the Suffolk County Probation Department.

 

R 06/27/22

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive