New Job Victim Advocate In California
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Victim Advocate
Company : County of San Diego
Salary : $55,536 - $78,978 a year
Location : California
Full Description
The Office of the District Attorney has immediate vacancies for
Victim Advocate.
About the Position :
Victim Advocates provide a variety of mandatory and optional services in assisting victims of violent crimes by ensuring their physical, emotional, and financial injuries are timely addressed allowing for a faster and more complete recovery from the effect of crime. Some of the services this position will provide include immediate crisis intervention, community referrals for mental health therapy, funeral and burial assistance, case status information, court accompaniment, restitution, restraining orders, crime prevention and community outreach including presentations.
For a complete job description of the Victim Advocate position, including essential functions, examples of qualifying education and experience, working conditions, please click here.
Education and Experience: :
For a complete job description of the Victim Advocate position, including essential functions, examples of qualifying education and experience, working conditions, please click here.
Education and Experience: :
Education, training, and/or experience that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above. Required education and experience:
An Associate's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency AND one (1) year of full-time experience in a field related to outreach victim services, community programs/projects, or criminal justice work.
Notes: Relevant experience in a field related to outreach victim services, community programs/projects, or criminal justice work may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
A copy of your Associate's degree/transcripts MUST be submitted in order to apply for this position. If these documents have been previously submitted, please do not do so again.
Ideal Candidate:
The department desires candidates that can communicate effectively, are knowledge workers, hold self and others accountable, problem solvers and innovative, demonstrate ethical behavior, leverage resources (coaches and develops), driven to excel, maximize team effectiveness, and are supportive of change.
Blind Applicant Information:
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Condition of Employment:
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.
Evaluation:
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six ( 6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Accommodations:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veteran’s Preference Policy : The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
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Diversity & Inclusion:
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