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Victim/Witness Advocate (Yuba County)

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Victim/Witness Advocate on an Extra Help basis in the Probation Department. Under general supervision, the Victim/Witness Advocate assists victims of crime by providing information, support, referral and advocacy services; monitors cases through the judicial system; conducts educational presentations regarding victim services; assists in completing victim compensation claims; and performs related work as assigned. This journey level class is expected to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment. Incumbents work initially under close supervision as they learn procedures and complex regulations and acquire the ability to apply the regulations. As experience is gained, an incumbent will work with more independence and carry an increasingly larger and/or more difficult caseload. Extra Help Appointments are limited to 1000 hours per fiscal year.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate has knowledge of laws and procedures of criminal justice agencies as they affect the responsibilities and rights of victims and witnesses of crime; laws and psychology dynamics of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault; principles, practices and techniques of interviewing. Skill in interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes, regulations and procedures to a variety of individuals; assisting victims or witnesses of crimes with progression through the criminal justice system in a timely and reasonable manner; providing psychological and emotional support to reduce stress associated with being a victim or witness of crime. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with victims and/or witnesses and their families, departmental staff, law enforcement officers, attorneys and community agencies; analyze situations accurately and to take effective action; prepare and deliver effective presentations to meet the needs of the audience.

Required Qualifications & Requirements:

Minimum Level I: An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or institution with major coursework in social or behavioral science, sociology, criminal justice or a related field and two years of responsible public contact experience involving law enforcement, supportive counseling or similar work in a public or private agency that provided knowledge of community social service resources and/or the criminal justice process. Candidates with strong experience who lack the degree are encouraged to apply.  

Preferred Level I: In addition to the minimum, three years of experience providing direct services to victims and witnesses, peer counseling or social work that provided considerable knowledge of the criminal justice process.

Working Conditions:  Work is performed both in an office and in the field at various private and public locations. Work with exposure to uneven footing, inclement weather, temperature extremes, or other potentially dangerous conditions.

Licenses and Certification / Special Requirements:  The ability to obtain a valid CA Class C driver’s license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment. Possess or ability to obtain (within the 1st 12 months of employment) an entry Victim Advocate Training Course certificate. Possess or ability to obtain (within 1st 24 months of employment) and advanced Victim Advocate Training Course certificate. Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which includes Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire; DMV Printout prior to hire; will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

Hiring Range: $3,285-$3,614/month.

Filing Deadline: Monday, January 8, 2018 @ 5:00 PM

For the complete job details, application instructions and/or to apply on-line please visit https://www.calopps.org/yuba-county/job-17599371. Paper application submission is still available through the Human Resources and Organizational Services Department. The filing deadline for this recruitment is set to Open Until Filled.

For a list of all Yuba County job opportunities or to download any paper application materials please visit http://www.co.yuba.ca.us/departments/personnel/Job%20Opportunities.aspx.

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