The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office has an opening
for a grant-funded circuit paid Victim Witness Advocate. All applicants are subject to a
background check. Applicants selected for hire will be subject to fingerprinting, a
criminal history background check, a motor vehicle driver’s history check and pre-
employment drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the completion and
satisfactory results of each investigation. This position is subject to employment
verification using the Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify System. The Lookout
Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office is an equal employment opportunity
employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, will provide
reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
A Victim/Witness Advocate should have, at a minimum, a high school diploma
(or equivalent), possess good communication skills, and have some insight into the
criminal justice system as well as a basic understanding of legal terminology.
The Victim/Witness Advocate shall provide direct services and support to victims
of crime that occur within their designated county or counties of the Lookout Mountain
Judicial Circuit and other counties as may be needed. The services and support provided
to victims includes, but is not limited to: Criminal Justice Support and Advocacy, Crisis
Counseling, Referral Services, Crime Victim’s Compensation Assistance, Restitution
Assistance, Notification Services and Court Accompaniment.
The Victim/Witness Advocate shall provide victims with information regarding
their rights in relation to the judicial process. The Victim/Witness Advocate serves as a
liaison between the victim and the prosecuting attorney and as a resource to the victim
and their family through the provision of counseling referrals and referrals for specialized
services.
The Victim/Witness Advocate is responsible for maintaining current victim
contact information and updating case files and the data tracking system in regard to this
information.
The resident Victim/Witness Advocate serves as the District Attorney’s designee
on task forces and committees within their designated county. The Victim/Witness
Advocate shall attend conferences and training in the field of victim services. The
Victim/Witness Advocate shall assist in the recruitment, training and supervision of
college interns and volunteers for the Victim/Witness Assistance Program.
Other duties may be required and assigned. Annual salary starting at $39,335.00
based on experience.
Resumes may be submitted by mail or email to Elena Floyd, Office Manager,
P. O. Box 1025, LaFayette, GA 30728; email: [email protected].
