Full-time position with benefits.Provisional appointment pending Civil Service examination.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:This is an important professional and administrative position involving responsibility for the planning,organization, and direction of the Genesee County Sheriff's Office Justice for Children AdvocacyCenter. This position is responsible for the efficient and effective oversight of the Regional ChildAdvocacy Center. The incumbent works closely with other members of the Criminal Justice System,including the Sheriff, District Attorney, Law Enforcement Agencies, Child Protective Services,Medical Providers, and other Advocates. The programs administered by this office impact all aspectsof the Criminal Justice and Child Protective response to child abuse within the GLOW Region, withparticular emphasis on building and maintaining a multidisciplinary team, coordinating advocacy,medical treatment, and therapy for children and families, and seeking funding sources that willmaintain and expand programming. The incumbent in this position also carries an active caseloadrelating to child victims of abuse. The work is performed under the general supervision of the GeneseeCounty Undersheriff in accordance with established procedures. The incumbent has independentleeway in carrying out the responsibilities of the job. Supervision is exercised over the work ofsubordinate staff. The individual oversees the administration of the overall program with minimaldirection from the Sheriff. Supervision is exercised over the work of clerical and professionalsubordinate employees as well as volunteers.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Psychology,Social Work, Education, or a related field AND three (3) years of full-time, paidexperience in a criminal justice or human services agency whose duties shall haveinvolved counseling, case management, and/or victim advocacy, AND work history mustinclude one (1) year of supervisory experience.PART-TIME, PAID EXPERIENCE WILL BE PRO-RATED AS APPROPRIATE