Job Opening: Special Victims Services Coordinator
Department: District Attorney
Unit: Special Victims Unit
Salary: $18.38 per hour/$33,452.00 annually
The position is for the Special Victim witness coordinator within the District Attorney's Office. The victim SVUWC is responsible for maintaining contact with and updating restitution information to victims. The victim witness coordinator must have the ability to work effectively with other County departments including the Senior Victim Services unit. The victim witness coordinator must be competent in maintaining confidential, accurate records, data and the ability to work independently.
Work with the prosecutors of the Special Victims Unit in servicing the victims and witnesses on their cases
Maintain effective communication with victims of crime regarding case updates
Provide in-person and over the phone resources to victims of crime including the offender notification systems
Provide mailings of restitution and victim impact statement forms to victims of crime
Track returned restitution and victim impact statement forms and file accordingly
Send victims resolution letters when cases are disposed of
Maintain copies of forms in the PMS Management System and update once restitution is awarded
Communicate on a regular basis with the PA Board of Probation and Parole and verify victim information with the Office of the Victim Advocate, Office of Judicial Support and Court Financial Services
Set victims up with SAVIN to determine offender custody status if applicable
Work with different companies and organizations to process incoming restitution forms
Inform victims of crime with information related to their court case
Accompany victims to court events or video conferences held at the Courthouse with the Office of the Victim Advocate and PA Board of Probation and Parole
Ensure victims have been advised of the various advocacy agencies available and update assigned advocates of case statuses
Attend trainings related to serving crime victims
Refer victims of crime to additional resources including other victim and social service agencies
Attend meetings with other victim serving agencies and participate in National Crime Victims' Rights Week each year
Other dutles as assigned by the Office Administrator and or Deputy of the Special Victims Unit
Run Criminal Histories on cases
Request Surveillance Videos from Police Department from Stores, college campuses and transit location
Request MVR (Dash Cam Videos), 911 Calls
Keep Dissemination Log of Criminals Histories run
Request dispositions for out of State/County cases
Copy CD/Surveillance Videos from police departments
Follow up with Hospital Records and Medical Examiner's Reports
Request Lab Reports and Fee Sheets
Request Juvenile Records
Must pass test to be certified to operate JNet to run criminal histories
Request police reports/accident reports, Photos and Criminal Complaint and Affidavits
Input files/scans in PMS system after they have been assigned by the Deputy of the Special Victims Unit
Updates witness'/victim's information to the cases
Prepare subpoenas for police officers/victims/witnesses
Scans and emails discovery to Defense Counsel
Prepare all Writs-County/state/Federal writs for out of county prisoners
Submits prisoner transport to Sheriff's for added or continued prisoner cases
Orders medical records from medical facilities
Subpoenas for cell phone records
Order notes of testimony including District Court and Common Pleas Court
Locates missing files or reproduces files if necessary
Files motions/petitions in OJS and Criminal Court Administration; mail a copy to the defense attorney
Enters case dispositions and mail letters
Completes Nolle Prosequi Orders, scans signed copy, documented reason and front cover of fite and saves in DA shared files, marks the file with "NP" and returns file to file room for destruction
Bachelor's Degree or several years professional experience. Knowledge of the criminal justice system, Proficient computer skills and use of Microsoft Windows Applications (including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access).
Physical Requirements: Normal, good health. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Working Conditions: 8:30-4:30 PM Monday through Friday, 35-hour week. Air-conditioned office.
To apply, please fill out our online application form.