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Director Victim Witness Job at City of Kearney

City of Kearney Kearney, NE 68845

Job Information

  • Date Posted
    2024-06-21
  • Location
    Kearney, NE 68845
  • Job Title
    Director Victim Witness
  • Gender
    Both

Director Victim Witness


Closes On: March 29, 2023 at 11:59 PM CST

Location: Police - Victim Witness, Kearney, NE 68845
Department: Police-Victim/Witness
Job Status: Full-Time
Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.
Rate of Pay: $23.15 - $33.62
Status: Accepting Applications Until Filled
Details: Open Until Filled with first review on February 24, 2023




Job Description Summary

Direct and coordinate the activities of the Victim/Witness Unit; serve as liaison between the Unit and human service agencies involved with victims and witnesses; provide direct services to victims; provide administrative direction regarding victim rights issues.


Job Responsibilities

Provide direct services to victims of crime to include assistance in filing for protection orders and victim compensation. Accompany victims to court and explain the criminal justice system and services provided by the Victim/Witness Unit. Coordinate resources and efforts of the Unit in cooperation with other agencies involved in the criminal justice system and victim services. Maintain liaisons with service agencies for the purpose of referral; ensure that all needed and appropriate contacts are made for eligible victims. Maintain contact and involvement with appropriate Federal and State organizations for the purpose of enhancing victim programs and the advocacy of victims’ rights. Research and write grants to obtain funding for staffing to assist crime victims. Supervise, recruits and train volunteers.


Minimum Education & Requirements

High school diploma/GED and previous training or experience in human services field required with criminal justice, counseling, human services or social work degree preferred. Must possess good character as determined by thorough background investigation. Valid Nebraska Driver’s License required.


Mental Requirements

Mental Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend written materials.

Ability to listen to and apply information and instructions.

Ability to organize files and effectively retrieve data.

Ability to comprehend and apply computer software principles.

Ability to understand mathematical concepts to include basic arithmetic.


Physical Requirements

Work Type: Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

Climbing/Balancing: Minimal, ability to sit and stand

Walking: Minimal amount required

Stooping/Bending: Frequently

Stand/Sit: Sit about 85 percent of the time

Reaching: Frequent, overhead as well as horizontal

Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions

Color Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions

Hearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear

Speech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken words

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability

Manual Dexterity: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability


Residency Requirement

This position has a thirty (30) minute response time by way of the most direct route from the employee’s permanent residence to the employee’s assigned work site and within posted speed limits.

Disclaimer

The City of Kearney is a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace and an EEO.




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