Facilities Supervisor-Chilson Part Time

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

The Riverside County's District Attorney's Office is seeking to fill multiple openings county-wide for their Victim Services Advocate I position.

MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AN EXTENSIVE BACKGROUND CHECK.

Under immediate supervision, to provide a wide variety of supportive services to the victims and witnesses of crimes; to coordinate the role of victims and witnesses with respect to the courts, law enforcement, and related agencies; and to perform other related duties as required.

Incumbents are given a variety of assignments subject to detailed and frequent review. Incumbents work closely with their supervisor in resolving problems to meet the individual needs of victims, witnesses, and their families. Incumbents in this class report to a Victim Services Supervisor and are distinguished from the class of Victim Services Advocate II in that the latter is assigned serious, complex crime types including, but not limited to, homicide, gang crimes and sexual assaults.

This class differs from the Victim Services Supervisor in that incumbents in the latter class function as supervisors over victim/witness staff or programs, and do not carry caseloads.

Advancement within the series may be achieved through the standard County promotional process.

• Responds to requests and referrals by department personnel, law enforcement, and other concerned parties to provide crisis intervention services for crime victims and witnesses of crime; identifying physical and psychological barriers to safety; identifying options; developing an action plan and assisting with the implementation of the plan.
• Responds to clients needs and facilitates client services including but not limited to: safety planning, crime scene cleanup, protective relocation or shelter, document replacement, property repair; funeral and burial arrangements; intervention with creditors, landlords, schools and employers; application to Victim of Crime Compensation Program and providing resources and referrals for ongoing support or services.
• Counsels victims and witnesses to reduce trauma. Provides advocacy and support to victims during interviews with law enforcement, district attorneys or defense attorneys.
• Advocate on behalf of clients to help ensure that all victims and witnesses are treated with dignity, respect, courtesy, and sensitivity. Advocate on behalf of clients to help ensure that their rights are protected. Accompany victims to court in order to provide support during testimony.
• Provides information to victims and witnesses concerning the procedures of the criminal justice system, juvenile justice system, and justice agencies; provides information on other judicial systems as necessary to meet the needs of the client.
• Keeps records to meet state, federal and internal reporting requirements.
• May provide training to law enforcement, district attorneys, and other agencies or the public concerning the Division of Victim Services and the rights of victims and witnesses.
• Drives county vehicle as necessary to carry out services.

Knowledge of:
The laws and procedures of criminal justice agencies as they affect the responsibilities and rights of victims and witnesses of crimes; crisis intervention, counseling and interviewing techniques.

Ability to:
Maintain effective working relationships with others; provide psychological and emotional support to reduce trauma associated with being a victim or witness of a crime; communicate effectively in oral and written form; keep records and prepare statistical reports.