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County of Yolo

Victim Services Program Assistant

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  • Full Time
  • $52,020.80 - $63,232/year
  • Woodland, CA
November 7, 2024

Job Description

Description

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one Regular, full-time position in the class of Victim Services Program Assistant at the Yolo County District Attorney's Office.  The selected candidate must be Spanish Bilingual.  

The Position
Under the direction of the Victim Services Program Manager, to provide ongoing services and assistance to victims and witnesses of crimes; to perform other related duties as assigned.


How To Apply
Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application by the closing date.  For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.

Essential Functions

To view the full job description, please click here. 

  • Executes the delivery of supportive services to victims and witnesses, including crisis intervention, referrals to community service agencies, and follow-up services;
  • Documents and submits victim compensation claims in accordance with State Board of Control guidelines; 
  • Provides information and assistance within the criminal justice system; 
  • Assists in obtaining temporary restraining orders; 
  • Transports victims and witnesses to court; 
  • Keeps and maintains case records, restitution records and other data; 
  • Assists in the support and training of volunteers; 
  • May testify in court; 
  • Interacts with District Attorney, Probation and Law Enforcement staff on cases, services and technical information; and
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

Minimum Qualification 

Education:  Graduation from college with a bachelor’s degree in the social or behavioral science, sociology, or Criminal Justice or Criminology. Qualifying experience involving the provision of social services, counseling or crisis intervention in a recognized social service program may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis, up to a maximum of two years.

Desirable Qualifications: Direct experience in the field of Victim’s Rights and/or Probation.

License
Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

Application & Selection Process

It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.

Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the final filing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement.  A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.  In addition to a completed application, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire and verification of education for this position.  Incomplete applications will be disqualified.  

Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Department in any one or more of the following ways:

  • As an attachment to the online application   
  • By e-mail to jobs@yolocounty.org   
  • By fax to (530) 666-8049   
  • By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
All required documents must be received by Human Resources by the final filing date. Postmarks will not be accepted.  Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.

Selection Procedure
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process.  The selection process steps may change with or without notice.
* Screen for Minimum Qualifications
* Screening for Best Qualified
 
* Department Selection Interviews

* Finalist Interviews
* Background Investigation
• Conditional Job Offer, pending:
  
   * Medical Examination (Drug & Alcohol Screening)
     * Proof of COVID Vaccination or Exemption


Screening for Best Qualified
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.  If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.  Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.  If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.  Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.

Verification of Education
Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official or unofficial transcripts that list the student's name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded.

For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree yet, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.

Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned.

All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site.

Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:
 
1. A written statement from a U.S. accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.

2. An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit and grade.

Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.

EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE
601 University Ave., Suite 127
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 921-0790
www.eres.com 

FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE
P.O. Box 151739
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 265-5810
www.documentservice.org 

CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC.
P.O. Box 18358 Anaheim, CA 92817
(714) 237-9272
www.iescaree.com 

GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC.
409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 828-5709
www.globaleval.org

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS EVALUATION SERVICE
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City, CA 90231-3665
(310) 258-9451
www.ierf.org 

Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.org or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance.  The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.  Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
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  • $52,020.80 - $63,232/year


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