Victim Advocate I/II- District Attorney's Office (Departmental Promotional Only)

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　　Victim Advocate I/II- District Attorney's Office (Departmental Promotional Only)

　　Salary

　　$67,433.60 - $99,465.60 Annually

　　Location

　　County of San Mateo, CA

　　Job Type

　　Full-Time

　　Job Number

　　G114G

　　Department

　　District Attorney's Office

　　Opening Date

　　01/18/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Description

　　The County of San Mateo District Attorney's office is looking for passionate individuals within the Office that value diversity to join their existing team of dedicated experts in providing support and advocacy to victims of crime. As a Victim Advocate working in the criminal justice system, you will have an exceptional opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.

　　The District Attorney's Office Victim Services Division assists victims of crimes and/or their families in dealing with the financial and emotional aftermath of crime. Under general supervision, the incumbent will provide all mandatory and optional services per CA PC 13835.5, including assessing and coordinating the needs of crime victim/witnesses; inform, update and support victims/witnesses throughout the criminal justice process; assist victims/witnesses with requesting criminal restitution; provide public presentations to a variety of audiences on victim related topics; and perform related work as required.

　　The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree with a major in criminal justice, social welfare, behavioral science, or a related field, and will have the following essential experience, demonstrated knowledge, skills and/or abilities:

　　Criminal law, sentencing structure and restitution.

　　Victim's rights, crisis intervention techniques and trauma informed care principles.

　　Mandated reporting laws and confidentiality laws.

　　Basic principles and practices of case management.

　　Write clear, concise, and comprehensive case notes and reports.

　　Maintain accurate statistical data records.

　　Speak, read and write fluently in Spanish. (Desired, but not required)

　　There is currently one vacancy in the District Attorney's Office Victim Services Division. As needed, Victim Advocates may be required to perform work offsite or in our branch offices in San Mateo and South San Francisco. Depending on qualifications, the vacancy may be filled at the Victim Advocate I or Victim Advocate II level.

　　NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

　　Examples Of Duties

　　Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

　　Respond to inquiries and requests from victims and witnesses of crime.

　　Conduct interviews with victims and witnesses of crime to assess needs and promptly take appropriate action.

　　Provide crisis intervention, follow-up counseling, and emotional support.

　　Arrange for emergency assistance.

　　Refer victims to counseling resources and other support groups.

　　Provide assistance to victims applying for victim compensation.

　　Provide information about the criminal justice processes.

　　Provide information to victims about the status or disposition of the criminal case in which they are involved.

　　Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with prosecuting attorneys, law enforcement, and other community-based agencies.

　　Provide court accompaniment and assist victims in the preparation of victim impact statements.

　　Provide assistance with the submission of documents for restitution and provide information regarding collecting restitution.

　　Maintain accurate daily statistics of activities and services.

　　Prepare correspondence and other reports as required.

　　Provide informational presentations to criminal justice agencies, victim services organizations, and the public on victim related topics.

　　May be called to respond in the field in the event of a community crisis.

　　Perform other duties as assigned.

　　Qualifications

　　County Status: Only current County of San Mateo employees in the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date may apply.

　　Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to qualify:

　　District Attorney Victim Advocate I - level is a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social welfare, behavioral science, or a related field and; two years of experience in providing community services of an emergency, remedial, and/or educational nature to victimized and/or disadvantaged individuals.

　　District Attorney Victim Advocate II - Three years of experience as a victim/witness advocate in the District Attorney's Office is required.

　　License: This position requires possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent.

　　Application/Examination

　　Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date may apply.

　　Responses to the supplemental questions on the online application must be provided. Resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

　　The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.

　　IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

　　TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

　　Final Filing Date: Thursday, February 1, 2024, by 11:59PM PST

　　Application Screening: Week of February 12, 2024

　　Panel Interviews: Week of February 26, 2024

　　About the County

　　San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.

　　The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

　　County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.

　　HR Contact: Ximena Burns (01182024) (District Attorney's Office Victim Advocate I/II - G111/G114)

　　Please visit www.smcgov.org/media/100151/download?inline= for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.

　　Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.

　　As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.

　　County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.

　　01

　　IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the supplemental questions below. Your responses will provide detailed information about your background and experience related to this position. This information will weigh heavily in the application screening by the subject matter experts and will also be used in the selection process.

　　Answer the questions completely, paying attention to the multi-parts of the questions. While being thorough and detailed, also be concise. Your strategic use of language as well as neatness, clarity of expression, attention to detail, proper use of grammar and the ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume or reference to one will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses.

　　I have read and understand this important information. Proceed to supplemental questions.

　　02

　　This is a Departmental Promotional Only recruitment. Only current County of San Mateo employees in the District Attorney's Office with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date may apply. Do you meet this requirement? (A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.)

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　Describe how your background and experience qualifies you for the Victim Advocate position. In your response, please include how your qualifications align with the "ideal candidate".

　　04

　　What is the highest degree or level of education that you have completed?

　　High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED).

　　Some college credit, no degree.

　　Associate degree.

　　Bachelor's degree.

　　Master's degree and above.

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　County of San Mateo

　　Address

　　County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 455 County Center Redwood City, California, 94063-1663

　　Phone

　　(650) 363-4343 (650) 363-4303

　　Website

　　https://jobs.smcgov.org

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