Victim/Witness Advocate

Overview of the Company

Social Solutions International, Inc. (Social Solutions) is a Hispanic and woman-owned business emphasizing quality research and evaluation, training and technical assistance, and institutional support services. We are a mission-driven organization that believes that superior science can improve the world. Social Solutions is dedicated to the creation of social and health solutions to improve the welfare of underserved populations worldwide.

Social Solutions is a large, thriving business with a fun atmosphere that encourages creativity, new ideas, and employee health and well-being. We put our employees first and use empathetic leadership, taking a genuine interest in our employees’ lives and the challenges they face in and out of the workplace. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are integral to our company culture, and we are continuously striving to enhance our DEIA efforts across our company. You will feel like a contributing member of a growing team and company that has flexibility to enhance processes and procedures quickly to improve performance and growth. We help our employees carve out a professional pathway that has mutual benefits for them and Social Solutions. Social Solutions also offers exceptional compensation and benefits, detailed below.

Overview of the Position

As part of the Victim/Witness Assistance Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO), the Victim/Witness Assistance position is to provide referrals for services or assistance to victims and witnesses of crime throughout the criminal justice system within the District of Columbia.  These services include crisis intervention, referrals to social services or ongoing service providers, and assessing victims during frequent meetings involving the Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage with victims and witnesses throughout the criminal justice system to ensure cooperation with the AUSAs and other USAO staff.
• Ensure that victims are informed of federal Crime Victim’s Rights as well as DC Crime Victim’s Rights.
• Assess for safety concerns, security concerns, and mental health concerns of victims and witnesses and provide appropriate referrals.
• Coordinate services on behalf of victims and witnesses as needed throughout criminal justice cases.
• Provide crisis intervention with victims and/or witnesses within the office and at DC Superior Court as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field and 4+ years’ relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equal Employer

Social Solutions offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.socialsolutions.biz.

Social Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.