Victim/Witness Specialist

SALARY RANGE

WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

Come join Waukesha County's District Attorney's Victim Witness Team as a compassionate Victim Witness Specialist.

Are you passionate about supporting individuals during their most challenging times? Do you have a heart for helping victims and witnesses navigate the criminal justice system with empathy and care? If you're a natural problem-solver and a great listener, we want you on our team!

We believe that every individual deserves a voice and the opportunity for meaningful participation in the justice system. As a Victim Witness Specialist, you will play a crucial role in providing emotional support, resources, and advocacy for those affected by crime. Join our dynamic and compassionate team, and together, we'll make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

What You'll Do:

• Offer compassionate support to victims and witnesses, ensuring they have a voice, information and support throughout the criminal justice process.
• Assist individuals in understanding their rights, legal proceedings, and available resources.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, prosecutors, and other agencies to assist those involved in the case.
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support, notification, information, and referrals.
• Collaborate with community partners and organizations to expand the network of resources available to those in need.
• Keep accurate and confidential records, ensuring all necessary documentation is complete and up-to-date.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge in victim services.

What We're Looking For:

• A compassionate and empathetic individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of victim services, criminal justice procedures, and available community resources (training will also be provided).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a diverse team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Why Join Us:
We're more than just a workplace; we're a supportive family. When you join us, you become part of a team that genuinely cares about each other and the people we serve.

In addition, our facility provides an on-site cafe and fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems.

Work Schedule:
The typical work schedule is Monday -Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, with some evenings and (rarely) weekends may be required during court trials.

Ready to make a positive impact on the lives of others? Apply now and become an integral part of our mission to support and uplift victims and witnesses in our community.

For further information visit District Attorney | Waukesha County

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Prior to hiring, candidates are required to pass a Driver's License and Caregiver background checks (a Caregiver background check is conducted through the State of Wisconsin Crime Information Bureau).

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

To view the full classification specification for Victim/Witness Specialist click here.

Minimum Training & Experience Requirements
1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Three years of paraprofessional work experience in criminal justice, social work, crisis intervention or a related field that involves the provision of direct human services.
3. Recognized post high school education in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field may be substituted for the work experience requirement on a year for year basis.

Waukesha County provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Amongst many other benefits, employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system. Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards.

Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.

About Us:
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"

Location:
Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site cafe and fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO:

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit:https://www.waukeshacounty.gov

The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.