Part Time Victim Advocate-Victim Assistance - Elkhart County Indiana : Job Details

Position Type: Office Support/Clerical/Other Date Posted: 7/1/2025 Location: Prosecutor Date Available: 07/01/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICEPART TIME VICTIM ADVOCATE-VICTIM ASSISTANCEDEPARTMENT: Prosecuting AttorneyHIRING RANGE: Minimum Starting Wage $19.50POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAPBENEFITS OFFERED: No Benefits OfferedHOURS & DAYS OF WORK: 21 hours/week; Monday- Friday(may vary)LOCATION OF POSITION: ElkhartTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Within County (please complete driving page on application)JOB SUMMARY: Assist victims with various legal and court procedures, such as filing protective orders, victim impact statements, no-file letters, amendments, and request with courts. Engages in written, telephone, and in person communication with crime victims before, during, and after criminal proceedings, providing notices of impending court dates, providing updates on status of cases, responding to inquiries, attending court proceedings and witness conferences, assisting them in locating resources and services available to them, and provides notification services for victims in the event offenders parole or are released from incarceration. JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Paralegal Studies or related field; completion of technical specialty programs of 18 months to three years in Criminal Justice
• Working knowledge of community service agencies and ability to determine victims' needs and make appropriate referrals
• Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of criminal justice system, department policies and procedures, Indiana criminal code and procedures, and related legal terminology
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen

Elkhart County Human Resources 117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526 Telephone: (574) ###-#### FAX: (574) ###-####APPLICATION ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLEDElkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer