Victim Witness Worker I/II/III - English/Spanish Bilingual
County of Tulare See More Job Openings by This Employer
- Full Time
- $42,273 - $63,219.10/year
- Visalia, CA
- This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.Current vacancies are with the District Attorney Office located in Visalia, Porterville and Juvenile District Attorney Offices. The anticipated life of the list is six months
Salary Range:
Level I $3,523-$4,293 Monthly
Level II $3,890-$4,741 Monthly
Level III $4,323-$5,268 Monthly - Typical Duties
Level I:
•Provide victim assistance services to a broad base of the public via self-initiated activities.
•Contact public departments and private agencies to inform them of Victim Witness Program and to solicit their
involvement as a referral agency.
•Maintain working relationship with other referral departments and agencies.
•Give presentations to law enforcement agencies and civic groups to explain the Victim Witness Program.
For a full list of duties for this position, please click here.
Level II:
•Provide victim assistance services to a broad base of the public via self-initiated activities.
•Contact public departments and private agencies to inform them of Victim Witness Program and to solicit their
involvement as a referral agency.
•Maintain working relationship with other referral departments and agencies.
•Give presentations to law enforcement agencies and civic groups to explain the Victim Witness Program.
For a full list of duties for this position, please click here.
Level III:
•Represent the department in the absence of superiors.
•Assist in preparing complex statistical reports and may participate in special research projects.
•Recruit volunteers and interns; help develop, oversee and implement training plans for volunteers, interns and new employees; provide input to supervisory staff regarding volunteer, intern and staff assignments/performance; prioritize and assign staff working supervisor's absence.
•Provide services to victims on after hours calls for assistance at Child Abuse Response Team interviews
For a full list of duties for this position, please click here.- Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education:
- Completion of two (2) years of college, including 15 units of criminal law, sociology or related area.
Experience:
- Level I: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in interviewing or obtaining information in fields similar to the criminal justice system. Level II/III: One (1) year of experience in a position equivalent to Victim Witness Worker I in Tulare County.
Knowledge of:
- Interviewing, counseling, and recordkeeping techniques.
- The Criminal Justice System in order to assist victims.
- Public and private agency resources available to victims, and to the Victim Witness Program.
- Standard office practices and procedures.
Skill/Ability to:
- Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
- Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
- Interview and counsel effectively in a variety of crisis situations and settings.
- Accurately gather, record, and correctly evaluate data necessary for the determination of eligibility for benefits in the Victim Witness Program.
- Elicit information from and give information to applicants in difficult circumstances involving emotional disturbance.
- Correctly interpret rules and regulations regarding eligibility for the Victim Witness Program.
License or Certificate:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
- Additional Information
Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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