Victim Specialist

Job Purpose or Objective(s): Assist victims of crime by providing a full range of services including assistance with compensation claims, court support, case status updates. Perform interactive and assistance tasks directly working with victims of crime. You will report to the Tribal Prosecutor.

Monday-Friday | 8:00am-4:30pm | $23.93/ hour

Primary Tasks:

1. Provide notice of criminal proceedings and restitution claims form to all victims.

2. Coordinate meetings with attorneys and witnesses, issue subpoenas, and calendar court dates.

3. Coordinate with witnesses for preliminary hearing and trials and ensure mileage and witness fees are paid.

4. Periodically check on victims and provide information and provide preparation for court environment.

5. Identify victims for referral to Victim Service Coordinate for service needs.

6. Offer assistance to victims in looking for victim protective orders against their perpetrator.

7. Answer and manage incoming telephone calls; assist office visitors; make appointments; schedules meetings and conferences with victims.

8. Maintain calendar for all victim related cases and coordinate court appearances, jury term, and meetings with attorneys.

9. Update Odyssey and other case management systems with current victim and case information

10. Issue subpoenas in all criminal and juvenile cases in which victims are listed.

11. Provide monthly expenditure reports and maintain reports of restitution figures and payments made.

Perform other tasks as may be assigned

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to speak in public.
• Basic knowledge of the dynamics of intimate partner violence
• Basic understanding of tribal cultures, customs, beliefs, values, social systems, and structure of native families
• Experience with legal filing systems and calendaring court dates
• Working knowledge of the criminal and juvenile court systems
• Experience working with the public, victims, and attorneys.
• Two years' experience working in the field of counseling, victim advocacy, or social services.

About the Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation''s vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Benefits

• Free gym membership
• Free access to employee health clinic
• Free lunch for casino & resort associates
• Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
• Pet insurance
• Paid vacation / sick time
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(K) with company match
• College tuition reimbursement
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
• Employee assistance program
• Employee prescription program
• CNO Paid Life Insurance
• Teladoc
• On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
• On Site Mammogram Services
• Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
• Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
• Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
• Maternity Care Program
• (Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)

CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS'' and Forbes'' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:

• Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS
• Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.
• Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America''s Best Employers for New Graduates.

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• High School Diploma or GED · Ability to speak in public. · Basic knowledge of the dynamics of intimate partner violence · Basic understanding of tribal cultures, customs, beliefs, values, social systems, and structure of native families · Experience with legal filing systems and calendaring court dates · Working knowledge of the criminal and juvenile court systems · Experience working with the public, victims, and attorneys. · Two years' experience working in the field of counseling, victim advocacy, or social services.1. Provide notice of criminal proceedings and restitution claims form to all victims. 2. Coordinate meetings with attorneys and witnesses, issue subpoenas, and calendar court dates. 3. Coordinate with witnesses for preliminary hearing and trials and ensure mileage and witness fees are paid. 4. Periodically check on victims and provide information and provide preparation for court environment. 5. Identify victims for referral to Victim Service Coordinate for service needs. 6. Offer assistance to victims in looking for victim protective orders against their perpetrator. 7. Answer and manage incoming telephone calls; assist office visitors; make appointments; schedules meetings and conferences with victims. 8. Maintain calendar for all victim related cases and coordinate court appearances, jury term, and meetings with attorneys. 9. Update Odyssey and other case management systems with current victim and case information 10. Issue subpoenas in all criminal and juvenile cases in which victims are listed. 11. Provide monthly expenditure reports and maintain reports of restitution figures and payments made. Perform other tasks as may be assigned1. Provide notice of criminal proceedings and restitution claims form to all victims. 2. Coordinate meetings with attorneys and witnesses, issue subpoenas, and calendar court dates. 3. Coordinate with witnesses for preliminary hearing and trials and ensure mileage and witness fees are paid. 4. Periodically check on victims and provide information and provide preparation for court environment. 5. Identify victims for referral to Victim Service Coordinate for service needs. 6. Offer assistance to victims in looking for victim protective orders against their perpetrator. 7. Answer and manage incoming telephone calls; assist office visitors; make appointments; schedules meetings and conferences with victims. 8. Maintain calendar for all victim related cases and coordinate court appearances, jury term, and meetings with attorneys. 9. Update Odyssey and other case management systems with current victim and case information 10. Issue subpoenas in all criminal and juvenile cases in which victims are listed. 11. Provide monthly expenditure reports and maintain reports of restitution figures and payments made. Perform other tasks as may be assigned