Date Posted:

July 8, 2016

Salary:

$23.02 – $30.07 Hourly, $2,013.60 – $2,405.60 Biweekly, $4,362.80 – $5,212.13 Monthly, $52,353.60 – $62,545.60 Annually

Description:

The list established by this recruitment will be used to fill current and future positions; including one Full-Time position, one Limited Term position, and potential future Extra Help/On-Call positions. Some positions in this unit may require the ability to comprehend and speak Spanish.

The Victim Witness Advocate I/II provides a variety of services to victims and witnesses of crimes in accordance with the Victim/Witness Program in the County District Attorney’s Office including interviewing victims and witnesses and identifying appropriate community services to assist the client in meeting his/her physical and emotional needs; and, participating in the development of community outreach programs.

Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Victim Witness Advocate I
Experience:
One year of para-professional victim services, peer counseling, crisis intervention, social services or related advocacy experience.

Education:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.  Completion of 18 units of college-level coursework from an accredited college or university in behavioral science, psychology, sociology, criminal justice or a closely related field is highly desirable.

License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements:
The successful candidate must be willing to complete the entry-level advocate training provided by the California Crime Victims Assistance Association within the first year of employment.

Victim Witness Advocate II
Experience:
Two years’ experience performing victim services, peer counseling, crisis intervention and social services work activities for the County of Napa or other victim-witness program.
 
Education:
Completion of 18 units of college-level coursework from an accredited college or university in behavioral science, psychology, sociology, criminal justice or a closely related field. (Additional victim witness advocacy work experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis). An Associate, Bachelor and/or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable.
 
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
 
Special Requirements:
Must successfully complete the senior-level advocate training provided by the California Crime Victims Assistance Association within two years of employment.

ADA ACCOMMODATION

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
 

How to Apply:

Full Details and Application Please Visit Our Website at: http://www.napacountycareers.com

Filing Deadline:

07/18/16