Victim Assistance Advocate Richland CountyVictim Assistance AdvocateAlvin, TexasInforms crime victims and their family members of services available; informs victims of their legal rights and ensuring their rights are protected; identifies specific resources to meet victim needs and refers victims to appropriate services; schedules appointments for victims; provides courtroom orientation and accompanies victims to court as needed; provides court testimony as required; assists victims in filing applications for compensation. Requires doing specialized technical or entry-level professional work requiring general understanding of operating policies and procedures and their application to problems not previously encountered; application of specialized technical or professional principles and practices or the use of a wide range of administrative methods in the solution of problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure.
Family Engagement Advocate UpbringFamily Engagement AdvocateAlvin, TXWhile performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Provide ongoing case management services through collaboration by utilizing the referral process to help children and others use special programs and services, including counseling, emergency assistance, or crisis intervention.