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DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR VICTIM WITNESS at The County of Adams

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

50227.0

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Victim Advocacy, Crisis Management, Program Administration, Emotional Support, Legal Knowledge, Bilingual Skills, Supervisory Skills, Client Interaction

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Mission of the Adams County Victim Witness Assistance Program is to meet the many needs of crime victims and their families by providing compassionate services and advocating for the fair and dignified treatment of crime victims as mandated in the Crime Victim’s Rights Act. Primary Function: As a Deputy Director/Direct Service Victim Advocate you will have the responsibility of assisting victims and their families as they navigate through the criminal and juvenile justice system. This position provides support to the Program Director to ensure the continuity of programs and services provided to Victims of Crime in Adams County and will assist in all aspects of program administration and operation. In addition, this position will provide a wide variety of direct services to support the physical, financial, and emotional recovery of victims of crime and providing the delineated rights and services guaranteed by the Crime Victims Act to all victims and witnesses of crime in the adult and juvenile justice system. Qualifications 1. A bachelor’s degree in counseling, criminal justice, or related field preferred. 2. A minimum of two years’ experience handling a caseload involving clients experiencing crisis situations may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree. 3. Supervisory experience preferred. 4. Spanish/English bilingual skills a plus. 5. Must be willing to be fingerprinted. Required Documentation: Cover letter, resume (if applying through a third party site, you may need to merge the documents into one), and the online application, including the profile portion of the Career Center. Status: Full Time / Exempt position, benefit eligible Compensation: $50, ,227.06 Job closes February 8, 2026 We offer an excellent benefit package including dental, medical, vision, prescriptions, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness initiative, and a pension plan with County contributions. EOE/M/F/V/D

Responsibilities

Assist victims and their families in navigating the criminal and juvenile justice system. Provide direct services to support the recovery of victims of crime.