City of Clarksville · 6 hours ago
Domestic Violence Victim Assistant
Clarksville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe City of Clarksville is seeking a Domestic Violence Victim Assistant to provide support and information to victims of domestic violence throughout the court process. The role involves liaising with victims and various agencies, assisting with judicial procedures, and maintaining documentation related to domestic violence cases.
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Responsibilities
Serves as a liaison during the judicial process between victims and the District Attorneys Office with criminal cases originating with the Clarksville Police Department, which includes and is not limited to contacting and assisting victims of domestic violence crimes and providing information regarding their legal rights, judicial procedures, and court dates
Coordinates and assists victims of domestic violence with obtaining information regarding judicial, community, and social services available to them and escorts victims to court as needed or requested
Liaison with other agencies with concurrent jurisdiction in reference to Domestic Violence issues. (Montgomery County Sheriff Department, Fort Campbell, Safe House, Montgomery County District Attorneys Office, etc.)
Tracking prosecution of domestic violence cases through the judicial system; creating unique, complex documents and correspondence; compiling, reviewing, correcting, and approving data
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
Qualification
Required
Associates degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field
Two years experience in victim services, outreach services, community programs, criminal justice, or a related area
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
Possession of a valid drivers license
Knowledge of State of Tennessee Judicial System
Knowledge of modern office procedures and equipment
Knowledge of recordkeeping principles
Knowledge of mathematical concepts
Knowledge of English language, grammar, and punctuation
Knowledge of report preparation techniques
Knowledge of filing systems
Knowledge of customer service principles
Knowledge of computers and related software applications
Skill in maintaining records and files
Skill in preparing specialized documents
Skill in preparing reports
Skill in using proper English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Skill in using computers and related software applications
Skill in maintaining confidentiality
Skill in prioritizing and assigning work
Skill in communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisors, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction
The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips
Fingering: Picking, pinching, tapping, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm
Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination sound
Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. It occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles
Mental Acuity: Making rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes
Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something steady to thrust forward, downward, or outward
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers
Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely
Company
City of Clarksville
City of Clarksville is a government website that provides government services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Amie Wilson
Chief Information Officer
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