Victim Advocate I - Joshua Tree Job at San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County San Bernardino County, CA
$44,907 - $61,734 a year
The Job
Applications will be accepted until further notice; recruitment may close at any time without notice.
The District Attorney's Office is recruiting for Victim Advocates I. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide support and encouragement to victims and witnesses of violent crimes. Victim Advocates I interview crime victims and their families to determine eligibility for support services; provide crisis intervention and follow-up services; make referrals to community agencies; and assist law enforcement and prosecution staff in interviewing victims. Victim Advocates I may be assigned cases related to crimes such as robbery, physical violence, and homicide.
For more detailed information, refer to the Victim Advocate I job description.
- Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Proposition 172 Sales Tax Collections performance.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-employment Process: Applicants must pass a background check, including finger printing, prior to appointment.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained for the individual providing the transportation and must be produced at time of hire.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained for the individual providing the transportation and must be produced at time of hire.
Minimum Requirements
Availability: Candidates must indicate availability to work in Joshua Tree.
Education: Associate's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Behavioral or Social Science or equivalent units.
AND
Experience: Additionally, applicants must meet one of the following options:
Option 1: Completion of six (6) months of experience and at least 384 total hours or more of supervised volunteer or internship crisis intervention counseling in a District Attorney's Office or a private victim assistance program.
Option 2: One (1) year of full-time crisis intervention work experience counseling and case managing victims** immediately following traumatic events of violent crimes (i.e., domestic violence, child abuse, assault, sexual assault, elder abuse, homicide, robbery, drunk driving, human trafficking, vehicular manslaughter, and hate crimes) in a private or government victim assistance agency OR as a peace officer in a law enforcement agency assisting victims of crime, interviewing victims, providing immediate crisis intervention, and providing information and referrals for victim advocacy services.
Option 3: Two (2) years of full-time crisis intervention work experience performing case management, face-to-face interviews, making referrals and assisting clients with applications for services in a child, elder or adult welfare agency.
Note: Counseling clients regarding employment, program eligibility, and child support issues are not considered crisis intervention counseling.
**A victim, as defined in the criminal justice system, is a person who has been harmed by another person.
Desired Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree is preferred. The ideal candidate will also have bilingual or multilingual skills in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Arabic or other foreign languages.
For consideration of bilingual assessments, applicants must indicate bilingual ability on the application. Employees may receive additional compensation for utilizing such skills when allocated to a bilingual position, as approved by the department. Bilingual testing may be required.
Selection Process
There will be a
competitive evaluation of your qualifications based on a review of the application material and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be
complete and thorough in your responses, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure
: Please complete and submit the online employment application/ a/nd supplemental questionnaire for consideration.
Candidates are encouraged to apply by as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted until sufficient applications are received; recruitment may close at any time without notice.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
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