Victims Services Coordinator

A class incumbent monitors and ensures Departmental compliance with regulatory statutes regarding victim and community notification on behalf of the Commissioner of Correction. An incumbent also administers victims' services for the Department of Correction.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.  

• Advocates for the victims of crime, ensuring they are informed of the corrections process, notified on offender status and receive support services and resources on behalf of the Commissioner of Correction.
   
• Develops policies and procedures for implementation by all correctional institutions, probation/parole and supervised custody; interprets State and federal laws regarding victims’ rights. 
    
• Establishes operating procedures for the timely and accurate distribution of information from all effected institutions and unit managers to Federal, State and local law enforcement as well as to victims and effected communities.
   
• Coordinates the receipt of information from the courts, Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice and DELJIS by the Department.
   
• Coordinates the activities of staff assigned to regional and State citizen committees to ensure that projects are consistent with Departmental need; acts as liaison between community and criminal justice system to address issues and concerns.
     
• Chairs and participates on committees and task forces to identify and define areas of non-compliance as it relates to victim and community notification; recommends solutions to problems pertaining to Department's compliance with applicable laws.
   
• Prepares grant applications and proposals for federal and private funding to establish and maintain services for victims of crimes; monitors program compliance with grant requirements.
     
• Provides advice and guidance in the area of victim advocacy, and communicates with victims, families, special interest groups and the public.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Victims Services Coordinator
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. One year experience in developing and implementing criminal justice, correctional or victim services programs. 
2. One year experience in interpreting victims’ rights laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
3. One year experience in developing policies and procedures. 
4. One year experience in interacting with criminal justice organizations such as law enforcement, courts, corrections, parole boards, community groups, or local governments.
5. Knowledge of grant management and control which includes monitoring and evaluating grant expenditures.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.  

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

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