Victim Witness Advocate II - Bilingual - Solicitor

Bilingual (Spanish/English) Victim Witness Advocate in the Charleston County Office

Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Position: The Bilingual Victim Witness Advocate provides direct services to victims of crime. This Advocate also provides notification of court hearings; court accompaniment; filing victim compensation claims; data collection and reporting; planning and coordinating meetings; interpreting for adult and child victims and witnesses during meetings and court; safety planning with victims; and, other duties listed in the South Carolina Victim Bill of Rights, or as needed.

Seeking a self-motivated and compassionate individual to work closely with victims of crime in Charleston County. The full-time (37.5 hours per week) Advocate will work under the supervision of the Victim Witness Coordinator.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $50,440 (Estimated Annual Salary)     

OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:     

• Interprets for Spanish-Speaking victims/witnesses
• Outreach and advocacy for crime victims/witnesses
• Assists victims/witnesses through the entire criminal justice process
• Provides victims/witnesses with the rights and responsibilities as victims and witnesses of crimes, court procedures, County/State criminal codes
• Provides courtroom orientation/assistance to victims/witnesses and their families
• Works with victims in the areas of crisis intervention, one-on-one support, and referrals 
• Acts as a liaison between law enforcement, solicitors, and the victim
• Works closely with law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, and non-profit organizations that provide services to crime victims
• Works in the field, locating victims and witnesses
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Associate Degree in Criminal Justice and two years or more related experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice
• Must be fluent in Spanish – spoken and written
• Computer experience including MS Office, WORD or other commonly accepted word processing application required
• Mainframe data entry experience preferred
• Excellent writing skills, public speaking skills, and presentation skills
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and court procedures 
• Ability to deal with highly emotional and stressful situations
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license required
• Criminal and general background check will be completed on selected applicant