Job Description
Job Description The Victim Witness Advocate Coordinator must be mentally and physically capable of performing a variety of specialized duties in order to effectively and efficiently maintain the operation of the Solicitor’s Office Victim Witness Program. Essential Functions: Provides crime-to-crime assistance to victims of serious and violent crimes. Provides courtroom accompaniment, employer intervention, resource referral, etc. Prepares and provides orientation of the judicial system to victims and/or witnesses of serious and violent crimes; assists prosecutors in victim/witness preparation for court. Coordinates court proceedings, hearing and conferences. Composes, compiles, and prepares a variety of reports including official documents, activity logs, and victim-witness forms. Operates a variety of equipment such as a typewriter, computer, printer, Dictaphone, copier, fax machine, audiovisual equipment calculator, telephone, vehicle, etc. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-worker and other department staff members, attorneys, victims and their families, Governor’s Office, Clerk of Court office personnel, Probation Pardon and Parole personnel, S.C. Department of Corrections personnel and the general public. Non-Essential Functions: Performs various routine clerical functions, including but not limited to typing, copying, filing, faxing and distributing information, answering telephones, preparing mail, etc. Performs all other related duties as required. Qualifications: Education and Work Experience Requires a Bachelor’s degree in business, sociology, criminal justice or other relevant field supplemented by three to five years of general experience in the judicial or law enforcement system, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequently required to perform basic physical activities and communicate effectively to carry out essential job duties. Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 50 lb. objects regularly. Correctable vision sufficient to read monitors, labels, and drive safely. Company Description Vision Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County. Mission Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all. Benefits South Carolina Retirement System Annual Leave Sick Leave Paid Holidays Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Long-Term Disability Life Insurance Health Savings Account Health Flexible Spending Account Dependent Flexible Spending Account Onsite Employee Health Clinic Onsite Employee Workout Facility Tuition Reimbursement Program South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Supplemental Insurance Options Discounted rates at local fitness facilities