VICTIM SERVICE DIRECTOR, Criminal District Attorney

The function of the Director, Victim Assistance position is to supervise the ten Victim Assistance Coordinators (VACs), staff, and volunteers who assist victims with cases that have been filed by the Criminal District Attorney's Office for prosecution. 

The Director is responsible for the daily operations of the unit including assigning cases, monitoring and developing programs and processes, ensuring that victims are afforded their rights as stated in the law, maintaining written information sent to victims, and working with victims, prosecutors, and the community at large. 

The Director carries a caseload.  Additionally, the Director is responsible for the selection, interviewing, and hiring of new Victim Services employees as well as training, monitoring, and disciplining when appropriate.
 

1. Establishes, administers, supervises and manages the daily operations of the Victim Services Unit.  Ensures objectives and duties mandated by law are met.
2. Monitors caseload assignments to VACs, prioritizing projects and organizing efforts as they relate to victims.
3. Supervises and evaluates all Victim Services personnel and procedures.  Addresses and implements correction strategies with personnel and monitors problem issues.  Selects, interviews, and hires along with the Criminal District Attorney and Chief of Staff.
4. Researches and develops best practices and new programs for providing services to victims of crimes as required by law.  Creates or modifies processes and procedures to ensure services to crime victims.
5. Supervises the design and development of all forms, correspondence, brochures, and other documents used for the performance of victim assistance services.  Responsible for the online content of the victim services page.
6. Maintains and participates in a viable network of community services.  Attends victim service provider meetings and is an intricate part of victim services in the community.
7. Assists victims/families in high-publicity criminal cases.  Works directly with crime victims and meets as required by statute.
8. Trains volunteers from victim service agencies.  Speaks as requested at local and state trainings regarding victim services and victims' rights.
9. Develops, prepares, and maintains monthly and year-to-date statistical reports.
10. Monitors and submits budget for the Victim Services Unit.
11. Reviews and studies problem areas or concerns regarding victims, social service agencies, the community, or the program.  Develops and implements changes to correct problem or concern.
12. Selects, interviews, trains, and supervises student bachelor-level interns to ensure a successful and meaningful placement.  Develops and implements placement activities in accordance with the universities' learning contracts.
13. Coordinates U-Visa application process.  Assists victims applying for I-918 supplement B, U Nonimmigrant Status Certification (Uvisas).  Maintains attorney list, attends trainings, and interfaces with victims seeking the benefit.
14. Advocates and coordinates continuing education of victims' rights with the Criminal District Attorney's Office and other agencies.  Coordinates training for the VACs.
15. Prepares and manages grant proposals and administers grants to ensure compliance with grant requirements.  Seeks out grants or available funding as appropriate.  Works with funding agencies and other County personnel to ensure that all deadlines are met.
16. Performs all other related duties as required.

NOTE: YOU MUST FILL OUT THE WORK HISTORY and EDUCATION SECTIONS OF APPLICATION TO SHOW YOU HAVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION AS REQUIRED BY HIRING DEPARTMENT OR BE DISQUALIFIED.

TO APPLY, must have a Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Business Administration, or in a related field.

TO APPLY, must have Five (5) full-time years of victim assistance and/or social work experience.  Three (3) years of personnel supervisory experience in a similar/related work environment preferred.

LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) preferred. 

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to bend, carry, climb stairs, grasp/squeeze, hear, keyboard, kneel, lift below the waist, lift between waist and shoulder, lift overhead, lift to the side/twist, tolerate noise, pull, push, reach, reach overhead, perform repetitive tasks, see color, see near, sit, stand, stoop, talk, twist, use his/her hands, walk, work alone and with others, and work overtime.