Victim Witness Advocate - Extra-Help Victim Witness Advocate

Examples of Duties

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is up to $22.04 per hour.

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

• Assist in providing comprehensive services and assistance to victims of all types of crime.
• Assist with indemnification claims to assure victims receive local benefits and state compensation.
• Provide local verification, and claims evaluation for repayment of loss or damage to victims to the State Board of Control.
• Refer victims and members of their families to public and private agencies for assistance.
• Maintain records, statistical data and files relevant to assigned work.
• Participate in community outreach efforts to publicize the services of the program.
• Assist volunteers performing services for the Victim/Witness Program.
• Interview clients and assist in the interview process.
  
  

Experience

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of experience in a criminal justice, social service or public contact setting, preferably with experience in legal processes.

Education

Completion of 60 units of college with a major in criminology, sociology or a related field. Additional related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
• Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.
  
  

Knowledge Of

• Office procedures, record management practices.
• Codes, regulations, and procedures related to the criminal justice process.
• Various agencies, organizations or individuals which provide assistance to victims of crime.
• Volunteer programs.
• Supervision and training techniques.
• Principles of interviewing
• Problem solving methodology.
  
  

Ability To

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Deal effectively and tactfully with the public, law enforcement and Criminal Justice System.
• Interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations.
• Analyze situations and make sound decisions.
• Makes arithmetical calculations.
• Maintains statistical information and complex records.
  
  

HOLIDAYS & LEAVES

VACATION

10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).

SICK LEAVE

0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

HOLIDAYS

Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.

INSURANCE

HEALTH INSURANCE

Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.

• Anthem 500 EPO
• Anthem 1500 EPO
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)
  
  

Dental Insurance -Delta Dental

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
  
  

Vision Insurance - VSP

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
  
  

DISABILITY INSURANCE

State Disability Insurance (SDI)

Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period.

LIFE INSURANCE

County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Represented Employees $10,000
  
  

Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee

RETIREMENT

Deferred Compensation

The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.

MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security.The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; yourpension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.

Extra Help Employees Do Not Qualify For County Benefits.

EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.

EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS

The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.

THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.

For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682

Closing Date/Time: Continuous