Supervising Victim Assistance Advocate

Supervising Victim Assistance Advocate

The Monterey County District Attorneys' Office is accepting applications to fill a full-time Supervising Victim Assistance Advocate position. The District Attorney's Supervising Victim Assistance Advocate supervises the day-to-day operations of the Victims Unit, and assists in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of programs for victims and witnesses of violent crime. Supervising Victim Assistance Advocate functions within legislative mandates to provide qualifying victims and witnesses of crime with financial assistance and emotional support for losses resulting from the occurrence of a crime.

In addition, the position works to sensitize criminal justice system personnel and the community to the needs of victims and witnesses of crime. This position is primarily based in King City and will be co-located with other County offices. The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

• Assists in selection of new staff and volunteers; monitors, reviews, evaluates and supervises the work of staff; assists in the development of and maintains on-going, in-service training for staff and volunteers.
• Assists in the planning, organization, coordination and delivery of services provided to victims and witnesses of crime through subordinate staff.
• Recommends, drafts and (upon approval) implements policies and procedures for the program; analyzes and monitors compliance with existing and proposed legislation, regulations, policies and procedures; ensures legislative mandates are achieved.
• Assists with grant preparation; monitors grant funds received from the Office of Criminal Justice Planning.
• Reviews and approves all claims submitted by the advocates on behalf of witnesses; reviews all program applications for crime victims prepared by victim advocates for submission to the Victim of Crime Program; supervises claims processing for victims of violent crimes.
• Provides crisis intervention and assistance services for victims and witnesses under severe emotional stress.
• Provides technical guidance to staff in the area of victim/witness assistance and applicable laws and regulations. Oversees the work of subordinate staff to ensure day-to-day operations are performed effectively and efficiently, including the timely processing of a large volume of subpoenas.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Working knowledge of the principles and techniques of interviewing and referral counseling.
• The laws, regulations, policies and typical processes and procedures related to the Victim/Witness Assistance Program.
• Legal terminology and documents used to provide assistance to victims and witnesses of crime.
• The organization and functions of the criminal justice system and a District Attorney's Office.
• Some knowledge of the principles and techniques of supervision and training.
• The application of data processing to office operations.
• Grant proposal preparation.
• Skill and ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate and evaluate the work of staff; train, counsel and advise staff.
• Resolve complaints and problems that arise in the course of the day-to-day activities of the Unit and recognize and refer more complex, politically sensitive complaints and problems to Victim Witness/Assistance Program Manager.
• Read, explain and apply laws, regulations and policies pertinent to victim service programs.
• Provide support and victim assistance in the more complex and sensitive cases and make appropriate referrals to community assistance resources.
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