Victim Counselor, Sr.

Provides counseling, crisis stabilization and support services to clients and assists with problems resulting from victimization. Assesses the psychosocial status of clients, determines the types of counseling, social service provider resource referrals and services indicated and coordinates provision of services to clients.

Serves as a liaison in preparing clients for trial, coordinates client court appearances and accompanies clients to trial. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the second in a series of two victim counselor-related job classifications within the Social Services job family. This classification is responsible for assessing the psychosocial status of clients, determining...