Title: Victim Rights Specialist
Location: Madison United States
Job Description:
Position Summary
This position is an advanced-level direct service provision position of statewide scope that serves victims and witnesses of crime who seek assistance specific to their victimization and/or engagement with the criminal justice system. This position provides criminal justice system-based advocacy, mediation, and direct services to crime victims who contact the Department of Justice for assistance and/or intervention for the purpose of enforcing their victims' rights as provided by the Wisconsin Constitution and Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 950. In some cases, investigated and/or prosecuted statewide by the Department of Justice, the position also provides professional victim witness services, as well as consultation to Assistant Attorneys Generals and Division of Criminal Investigations Agents regarding case specific victimization issues. This position serves as a subject-matter expert on the provision, affording, and enforcement of crime victims' statutory and constitutional rights. The position is under the general supervision of the Director of Victim Service Programs.
Salary Information
The Victim Specialist Advanced position is in pay schedule and range 12-64. The starting pay will be between $32.00 - $33.33/hour. Pay for current or former state employees will follow the provisions found in the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan. A 12-month probationary period may be required.
Job Details
Funding for this position is currently dependent upon grant funds, which may or may not be renewed or extended. As a permanent employee, the employee in this position will receive all rights and privileges afforded by state law.
This position will be eligible to work remotely, reporting to the headquarters in Madison occasionally, including reporting on multiple consecutive workdays if needed. Travel to the headquarters is not eligible for travel reimbursement.
Travel Requirements: Occasional in-state travel will be required. Must be eligible to drive when required for travel.
The Department of Justice does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.
A background check, including fingerprints, will be completed on applicants prior to selection.
Qualifications
Please address the following in your resume and/or letter of qualifications.
Minimally qualified applicants must have education, training and/or experience in the following:
Working with victims or survivors of crime in a victim advocacy or victim/witness assistance capacity.
Working with individuals who have experienced trauma related to crime victimization.
Assisting victims or survivors of crime to navigate the criminal justice process.
Drafting written communications explaining the criminal justice process; the roles and responsibilities of a prosecutor; what and when constitutional and statutory victims' rights apply; and/or how to exercise victims' rights within the criminal justice process.
In addition to the acceptable level qualifications, a well-qualified applicant will have a combination of the following:
Experience building relationships and formally communicating with criminal justice stakeholders, which may include but is not limited to, district attorneys, law enforcement, judges, victim/witness coordinators, probation/parole agents, clerks of court, and/or elected officials.
Experience assisting victims of crime to assert their victims' rights within the criminal justice process.
How To Apply
Apply online! To apply, click on "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Once logged in, click "Apply for Job" and follow the steps outlined in the application process. You will be required to submit a letter of qualifications and resume.
Each time you apply for a job; you should update and tailor your resume and letter of qualifications. You should clearly describe your education, training, and experience related to the items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. These qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications. This will allow a fuller assessment regarding your qualifications and those required for the job applying for.
Your resume should include the following:
Your educational background including any course work that relates to the position in which you are applying.
Your employment history, including experiences and/or duties and a summary of accomplishments and skills learned or used.
Any training or experience, including volunteer work or internships, you have related specifically to the "Qualifications" section of the assessment.
Spell out any acronyms and/or abbreviations the first time used.
Your letter of qualifications should include:
Additional information regarding your past work experience, including volunteer work and internships, or coursework you have taken.
Highlights of your most relevant skills and experiences as they related to the specific job you are applying for.
Specific examples that clearly demonstrates your level of expertise.
What not to include in your resume or letter of qualifications:
Your application materials should not include any information that is not job-related, such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, creed, disability, or genetic information. Further, do not include any self-identifying information such as photos, social security numbers, political affiliation, citizen status or conviction records.
Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the process. References will be requested from top candidates once interviews have taken place.
NOTE: Current/former State employees interested in a permissive transfer, demotion or reinstatement consideration must also apply.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply for positions. If any questions arise, please contact LaShana M. Miller, Human Resources Specialist Sr., at MillerLM1@doj.state.wi.us or 608-419-4549.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply for this job announcement is Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
