Victim/Witness Assistant

Achieving Justice and Protecting the Community

It is the mission of the District Attorney's Office to seek and do justice by assisting law enforcement and other public agencies in the investigation of crimes, prosecuting only those crimes which can be proved beyond a reasonable doubt, ensuring a fair trial for those accused of crime as well as for victims and witnesses of crimes, advocating to the public and to the Board of Supervisors necessary improvements to the criminal justice system, and educating the public by providing prompt and accurate information regarding the activities of the office and the administration of criminal justice.

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The Position

The Victim Witness Assistant assists victims of crime during legal proceedings with obtaining support services. The incumbent is responsible for witness assessment and coordination in support of case prosecution activities. Generally, Victim Witness Assistants work with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and other personal violence crimes.

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The current vacancy exists in the District Attorney's Office for one limited term position.

The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur in the District Attorney's Office.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess strong interpersonal skills including experience in engaging the community, and will be organized and very proficient in time management. This ideal candidate will work really well in a team environment, but will also be an independent problem solver. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with the "Cycle of Violence" and will be familiar with processes and tools to assist individuals in dealing with grief and loss. They will have a passion for helping people and a drive to support their community through advocacy.

Position Requirements

Education and/or Experience: Considerable experience in a field integrating the legal and social service systems, including some substantial public contact experience, which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities. Typical qualifying education and experience would be:

Two years of full-time experience in a criminal justice or social services agency in a counseling position involving the provision of victim services and/or peer counseling, and 60 semester units from a recognized college or university, including 18 units in social/behavioral science, criminal justice, psychology or related field;

OR

A Master's degree in counseling can substitute for the requisite experience.

Supplemental Information

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license is required.
• Independent travel is required.
• Incumbents may be required to work outside of normal business hours.
• Positions allocated to this class may require bilingual skills.
• Candidates for positions in this class will be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation and/or policy.
  
  

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Education documents are required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts (verifying your name, institution name, courses and units completed, and date/degree conferred if already graduated) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts may be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING : Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How To Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to [email protected] . Be sure to include the recruitment title (Victim/Witness Assistant) and the recruitment number (24-413190-01) in your email or fax.

Selection Process

12/05/24- 5:00pm (PST) - Deadline to submit application and required documents.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination . Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application’s employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write “see resume,” as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment .

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

Veteran’s Preference Points

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE (or APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE). Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

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Closing Date/Time: 12/5/2024 5:00 PM Pacific