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Employment Opportunities

Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit

Victim Witness Advocate

The District Attorney’s Office in the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit is currently accepting resumes and applications for a bilingual (Spanish/English) Victim Witness Advocate. This position will work closely with victims and/or witnesses of a crime to guide them through the Victim/Witness Advocacy Program.

Responsibilities include; assisting with compensation claims, victim impact statements and advising of available resources based on the Victim Bill of Rights. Knowledge of the judicial process with respect to victims’ rights and case filings; and experience working with prosecutors and law enforcement are preferred.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, counseling or a related field and two years of experience working in criminal justice, social services, crisis intervention, or trauma and violence safety assessment and planning. Superior customer service skills, positive attitude, personal responsibility and a strong sense of responsibility to the community at large is preferred. All candidates 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Please note- this position requires fluency in Spanish, spoken and written.

The Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit is an equal employment opportunity employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.

Contact Number: 770-479-1488

Submit resume and cover letter to:

Email: lwilliams@cherokeega.com

Position Status: Full Time
Position Type: County Paid
Application Opening Date: 05/23/2022
Application Closing Date: 06/10/2022