Victim Witness Advocate I - Stockton, United States - San Joaquin County

San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County
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Stockton, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Approximate Salary
- $4, $5,041.71/month


Opening Date

  • 4/22/2024 08:00:00 AM

Closing Date

  • Continuous

Employment Type

  • Full-Time
    Analyst
  • Mayra Nunez

Introduction:

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_This position is represented by the SEIU bargaining unit and will receive salary increases t__hrough July 2025:_**
_Effective July % Cost of Living Adjustment increase_

_Effective July % Cost of Living Adjustment increase_
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- **This recruitment is being conducted to fill full-time
Victim Witness Advocate I opportunities in the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies.
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The department may utilize the established list to fill bilingual (English/Spanish) positions in addition to non-bilingual positions. Please identify Spanish proficiency in the Supplemental Questionnaire.
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Victim Witness Advocate I is the entry-level class in the Victim/ Witness Advocate series. Incumbents learn to assist and advocate for victims and/ or witnesses of crimes by performing crisis intervention, case management, and counseling duties as part of the County Victim/ Witness Assistance Program.
Incumbents in this position must be available to work rotating day, night, and weekend shifts. Incumbents receive shift differential pay for applicable p.m., night, and/or weekend shifts.**- _
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Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background:

Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment.

Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen.
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New Hire Retention Bonus:

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$2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours)
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$1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours)
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$3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours)
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TYPICAL DUTIES:


  • Learns to provide onsite acute crisis needs assessment and intervention services to victims and/or witnesses of crimes through a 24hour mobile crisis unit that responds to calls referred by law enforcement agencies; learns to assist onsite law enforcement personnel by encouraging victim/witness comprehension of and cooperation with the crime scene investigation process; learns to establish victim eligibility and provide for emergency assistance including food, clothing, transportation and shelter; learns to develop case plans for followup and management as appropriate.
Learns to act as a liaison between victims, law enforcement personnel, County agencies, attorneys, and others; learns to refer victims/witnesses to appropriate agencies for a broad range of services and resources, including medical or therapeutic treatment. Encourages and facilitates victim cooperation with the criminal justice process; helps arrange interviews between attorneys, victims, and witnesses; helps assure that transportation, lodging, and other witness expenses are met as appropriate; learns to provide orientation to victims and their families regarding court procedures; helps update victims and witnesses on the status of their case, provide procedural information regarding upcoming appearances, and provide other court support as appropriate; learns to assist victims in obtaining restraining orders, protective shelter, and community services. Learns to understand complex documents, including regulations and laws; maintains case files, program records, and progress notes; prepares reports, case summaries, letters and memoranda. Attends training programs; may participate on committees and task forces; may assist with presentations to law enforcement and other agencies regarding Program activities; may direct volunteers and interns in performing basic Program functions


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


Education:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in psychology, social or behavioral sciences, criminal justice, law enforcement or a closely related field.


Note:

Individuals employed as a Victim Witness Advocate in San Joaquin County on the date that this class specification is adopted by the Civil Service Commission may waive the above education requirement.


License:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.


KNOWLEDGE:


Basic principles of individual and group behavior; basic assessment, interviewing and counseling techniques; cultural and human relations; basic analytical and investigative principles, methods, and techniques; general community resource agencies, both public and private.


ABILITY:

Learn and interpret complex laws and regulations; prepare accurate, clear and concise records, reports and other documents; reason logically and draw valid conclusions, b
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