What are the responsibilities and job description for the Victim Witness Worker Supervisor position at County of Tulare?
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the District Attorney’s Office. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Current vacancy is with the District Attorney’s Office located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.
Typical Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education
Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 7
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11 years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Career Incentive Pay
Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below.
Years of Service
% Increase
Total
5
3%
3%
10
2%
5%
15
3%
8%
20
2%
10%
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
01
Describe your responsibility in supervising subordinates. Include in your description the number and type of staff for whom you were responsible, the kind of work they were doing, and the specific hiring, disciplinary, and performance evaluation function you performed.
02
Are you familiar with criminal justice system procedure and protocol? Please describe your experience working in or with a criminal justice system.
03
Do you have knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to the provision and administration of Victim Witness Programs? Please describe how you acquired and used this knowledge.
04
Describe your public speaking and communication skills. Give examples of speaking before the public, official organizations, groups, and include any other experience you have had relating to making presentations.
05
The following question measures desirable qualifications. It is not necessary to answer this question to apply for this position; however, those that answer this question may be considered more qualified and may be given first consideration. Describe your experience in preparing or assisting with grant applications and funding contracts. Include the type and size of the grants/contracts and any monitoring activities you were responsible for, such as policy/procedure implementation and contract or grant compliance.
Current vacancy is with the District Attorney’s Office located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.
Typical Duties
- Assist in the overseeing of the day - to - day operations of the unit.
- Reviewing absence requests, approving and scheduling vacation requests, and ensuring that cases are appropriately routed, and victims are connected with the jurisdictional advocate.
- Responsible for training new advocates and volunteers. May be responsible for preparing or assisting in preparation of performance appraisals.
- Provide victim assistance services to a broad base of public, via self-initiated activities.
- Contact public departments and private agencies to inform them of Victim Witness Program and to solicit their involvement as a referral agency.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education
- Equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college, including 15 units of criminal law, sociology or a related area. Related experience in this field equivalent to a Victim Witness Worker II in Tulare County may be substituted on a year- for- year basis.
- Two (2) years of experience in a position equivalent to Victim Witness Worker II in Tulare County, including one (1) year of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Interviewing, counseling, and recordkeeping techniques.
- The Criminal Justice System in order to assist victims.
- Public and private agency resources available to victims, and to the Victim Witness Program.
- Standard office practices and procedures.
- Victim Witness Program laws, rules and procedures, including those from Office of Emergency Services (OES) and Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board (VCGCB).
- Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
- Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
- Interview and counsel effectively in a variety of crisis situations, and settings.
- Accurately gather, record, and correctly evaluate data necessary for the determination of eligibility for benefits in the Victim Witness Program.
- Elicit information from and give information to applicants in difficult circumstances involving emotional disturbance.
- Correctly interpret rules and regulations regarding eligibility for the Victim Witness Program.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 7
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11 years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Career Incentive Pay
Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below.
Years of Service
% Increase
Total
5
3%
3%
10
2%
5%
15
3%
8%
20
2%
10%
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
01
Describe your responsibility in supervising subordinates. Include in your description the number and type of staff for whom you were responsible, the kind of work they were doing, and the specific hiring, disciplinary, and performance evaluation function you performed.
02
Are you familiar with criminal justice system procedure and protocol? Please describe your experience working in or with a criminal justice system.
03
Do you have knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to the provision and administration of Victim Witness Programs? Please describe how you acquired and used this knowledge.
04
Describe your public speaking and communication skills. Give examples of speaking before the public, official organizations, groups, and include any other experience you have had relating to making presentations.
05
The following question measures desirable qualifications. It is not necessary to answer this question to apply for this position; however, those that answer this question may be considered more qualified and may be given first consideration. Describe your experience in preparing or assisting with grant applications and funding contracts. Include the type and size of the grants/contracts and any monitoring activities you were responsible for, such as policy/procedure implementation and contract or grant compliance.
- Required Question