Bilingual Victim Assistance Program Coordinator - District Attorney's Office
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Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.
THIS POSITION IS GRANT FUNDED. CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT IN THIS POSITION, WILL BE BASED ON WHETHER OR NOT GRANT FUNDING IS AVAILABLE.
The Marion County District Attorney's Office is responsible for seeking justice through:- Promoting accountability for criminal offenders.
- Interpreting, enforcing and executing law.
- Responding to the concerns of victims and the public; and
- Working cooperatively with members of the justice system.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Provide services to victims and witnesses of crimes while performing advocacy duties for victims within the criminal justice, juvenile delinquency and dependency systems. May coordinate a program encompassing community volunteers to provide advocate services to victims of crimes.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work under general supervision of the Victim Assistance Program Manager, who assigns work, sets goals and reviews for conformance to policy and procedures.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this classification. However, the incumbent may act as a lead worker over volunteers, which may include reviewing work, organizing, planning and scheduling work assignments, and providing training.- Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following
This position provides services to monolingual Spanish-speaking clients; therefore, fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills are required.
Community Engagement
- Develop materials needed for victim services outreach work.
- Plan for and set up community outreach events.
- Contacts and coordinates with partner agencies as needed for event planning.
- Arrange for all logistics of outreach events.
- Facilitates and conducts victim service outreach work to underserved populations with an emphasis on the Latinx community.
Case Work Supervision
- Reviews reports and analyze Felony and misdemeanor cases for assignment determination.
- Assigns cases to volunteers and staff advocates.
- Develops case plan with volunteers and staff advocates.
- Supervises and manages volunteers and staff advocates casework.
- Assists in supervision and evaluation of volunteers.
- Provides staff advocate feedback to the Victim Assistance Manager
Victim Assistance
- Backs-up volunteers on their cases
- Manages own caseload.
- Provides direct advocacy to victims.
- Communicates by speaking, reading, and writing in English and Spanish
- Provides court accompaniment.
- Maintains and updates all case files.
- Provides victim notification in person, by phone and mail.
- Provides 24 hour on call response.
Participates in Relevant Multi-Disciplinary Teams.
Maintains and updates records and information.
Complies, organizes, and tracks grant data and reports along with monthly reports.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, volunteer activities and trainings.
Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.- Requirements for the Position
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
- Associate degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, social science, social work or related field; AND
- Two years of advocacy experience in the program specialty area, including experience coordinating cross-agency collaboration with multiple community partners; OR
- Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.
PREFERENCES
Individuals with experience or training in the DHS-child welfare system, the juvenile dependency process.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS- This position provides services to monolingual Spanish-speaking clients; therefore, fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills are required. An additional 5% will be added to the hourly wage as compensation for this skill. Finalist will be required to pass a verbal and written Standardized Spanish/English Fluency Assessment as part of the hiring process.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Oregon Crime Victims' Assistance Network Victim Service Professional Certification within 2 years from hire date.
- Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
- The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check, including finger printing; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
- This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at:http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518.
- This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
- This position is represented by a union.
- Typical work schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of the criminal justice system, court proceedings, and the legal system in the District Attorney's office; supervising or leading volunteers; managing a volunteer program; motivating and coaching techniques.
Ability and skill to prepare reports and correspondence; track statistical data for grant requirements; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; respond effectively in crisis situations with a prejudice and judgment-free attitude; make appropriate referrals to community resources for direct service; work with individuals and agencies with a variety of backgrounds and purposes; ability to articulate and express thoughts in the language understood by those being addressed (includes people at all educational levels and in all walks of life and cultural groups); recruit, organize, train and supervise a volunteer staff working in the areas of crisis intervention and counseling; conduct public speaking and training engagements; coordinate and collaborate with system partners to create an appropriate response for victims; establish and maintain professional, effective, and collaborative working relationships with the public, co-workers, volunteers, courts, and other agencies; operate a computer; operate an automobile.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Drives a motor vehicle in the performance of duties; uses depth perception; reads a 12 pt. font; distinguishes colors and shades; speaks with a clear and audible voice; hears a normal speech level; sits; moves about the work area; uses hands and fingers to grasp and manipulate objects; operates a computer; bends; reaches overhead; lifts up to 15 lbs.; pushes/pulls up to 50 lbs.; uses office chemicals such as toner; traverses wet and uneven terrain; responds to calls in all weather conditions.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
- One of the following:
- MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
- Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
- Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
- In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
- A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
- Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.
Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mail Human Resources if you wish to request an accommodation.
- One of the following:
- $27.29 - $36.60/hour
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