Victim/Witness Program Specialist - DA - #256956

JOB REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with Article I. Section 9m of the

Wisconsin State Constitution and 1997 Wisconsin Act 181 provide direct

services to crime victims and witnesses to ensure that all victims and

witnesses are treated with dignity, respect, courtesy and sensitivity.

These rights are also extended to family members of homicide victims and

witnesses as well as parents and/or guardians of minor age crime

victims. Essential Duties Provides crime victims and witnesses, when

possible, with court appearance notification services, including

notifying them that a court proceeding to which they have been

subpoenaed will not go on as scheduled. Provides information concerning

Crime Victim Compensation including assistance with completing an

Application Process. Provides Information About Social Service Agencies

and programs which may assist a crime victim or witness to cooperate

with prosecution, in addition to providing follow-up service and/or

intervention and advocacy. Provides escort to court proceedings,

information about those proceedings and assistance in filing for their

Witness Fee, when requested. Provides intercession to ensure that

employers of crime victims will cooperate with the criminal justice

process in order to minimize an employee\'s loss of pay and other

benefits resulting from court appearances. Provides final disposition

documentation to crime victims and witnesses including, but not limited

to, material relating to parole notification, sexual offender

registration, restitution and appeal. Assists the crime victim and/or

family member, upon request, in providing the court with information

pertaining to the economic, physical and psychological effect of the

crime upon the victim and have the information provided to the court to

be considered upon sentencing. Assists crime victims in compiling

restitution verification which will be submitted to court to be

considered by the sentencing judge. Assures that any stolen or other

personal property is expeditiously returned by law enforcement agencies

when no longer needed as evidence or facilitate, when feasible, the

appropriate return prior to the conclusion of criminal proceedings.

Composes and/or types Victim/Witness Assistance Program correspondence

with respect to victim impact statements, crime victim compensation,

restitution, scheduled court hearings and other services available to

crime victims, witnesses and parents or guardians. Compiles data and

prepares various reports in compliance with department regulations and

policies, state statutes, and constitutional law. Keeps a calendar or

record of appointments, court hearings, meetings and other related

events. Makes appointments as instructed and issues reminders. Performs

related functions as assigned. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of the special needs and problems of crime

victims, witnesses and/or family members. Knowledge of or demonstrated

interest in the Criminal Justice and Juvenile Justice Systems. Knowledge

of community resources. Knowledge of general office skills, practices

and procedures. Knowledge of English grammar, spelling and legal

terminology. Knowledge of assigned department operations, organization,

terminology, policies, procedures and laws governing the department

operations or ability to acquire such knowledge during a reasonable

period of training. Knowledge of and ability to utilize a computer and

the required software. Ability to perform one\'s duties without

exhibiting bias, prejudice or intolerance. Ability to make basic

arithmetic calculations. Ability to answer inquiries effectively without

judgment and maintain competence in stressful situations. Ability to

interpret legal documents for determining any required action as it

relates to job function. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of

department practices as applicable. Ability to communicate effectively

both orally and in writing. Ability to work independently and to

organize and plan work assignments. Ability to follow fairly complex

oral and written instructions. Ability to type at a minimum rate of 40

net words per minute. Ability to maintain accurate records. Ability to

maintain effective working relationships with office attorneys, support

staff, law enforcement, social service providers and the public.

\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

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