Director of Christopher G. Money Victim Witness Center (County Class: Div Mgr-District Attorney)
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- About the Position
- The County of San Luis Obispo District Attorney's Office is currently seeking a Division Manager (Director) to lead the department's Christopher G. Money Victim-Witness Assistance Center. In this role, you will direct all activities associated with the Christopher G. Money Victim-Witness Assistance Center including leading a team of Victim Advocates and other support staff who work to reduce the trauma, frustration, and inconvenience victims, witnesses, and family members experience when affected by crime.Specific responsibilities include directing a team of approximately 20 staff members, oversight of the division budget and grant writing, and compliance responsibilities. The individual in this role will be responsible for reviewing, developing, and implementing changes to division policies and procedures through collaboration with the District Attorney and management, and in compliance with legislative mandates.This position will serve as a member of the District Attorney's Office executive management team in charge of managing the department's overall strategic direction.Click here for the full job description.
Click here to learn more about the District Attorney's Victim Witness division. - The Ideal Candidate
- The ideal candidate will possess exceptional management skills and judgment, be able to see all sides of a given situation and offer recommendations for a fair resolution. We are seeking individuals who are actively invested in the success and continued improvement of the department, division, and staff.To be successful in this role the ideal person will be a self-motivated, results-oriented individual with the ability to develop interpersonal relationships with department leadership, staff, and community agencies. As the leader of a group of advocates, exceptional active listening and verbal communication skills are required. Additionally, as the principal grant writer, knowledge of the grant process and strong writing and analytical skills are necessary.The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate academic degree (Masters) or the equivalent relevant work experience providing or managing services to victims in a criminal justice, human services, or nonprofit program. Equivalent work experience should include a minimum of five years of experience involving direct and frequent contact with the criminal justice system, principally a District Attorney's Office AND at least one year of experience in a public safety, public health, social services, or community-based program that included responsibility for program planning, supervision of staff providing client or customer services, program evaluation, budget administration, or community resource coordination.Minimum QualificationsGraduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences, psychology, criminal justice or a related field. (Job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)In addition, three years of increasingly responsible experience working with legal or social service functions related to an assigned division including, either (A): One year assisting with supervision, training and coordination of staff, OR (B): its equivalent.
- How to Apply
- Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.
- Supplemental Information
- Background CheckTo accept a position with the District Attorney’s Office, you must successfully complete a Background Investigation. Below is a partial list of offenses or issues that may disqualify you from successful completion. Please review the below list:
- Any felony conviction
- Recent misdemeanor conviction, or any two misdemeanor convictions as an adult
- Poor employment history
- Any sale, manufacture, or cultivation of illegal drugs
- Recent use of illegal substances such as opiates, hallucinogens, injectables, cocaine, methamphetamine, or similar substance
- Use of Marijuana within the past two years
- Poor driving record such as numerous hazardous traffic violations or chargeable accidents
- Recent conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or any two convictions for this offense as an adult
- Any act of domestic violence, as defined by law
- Any crime committed against a child
- Behavior or derogatory remarks constituting discrimination or bias toward others based on their race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other protected class
- Any material misstatement of fact or intentional omission of information during the application or background process
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Veteran's Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.
- $98,384 - $131,872/year
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