Victim Witness Advocate I​/II

Victim Witness Advocate

The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry.

For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule, County website Victim Witness Advocate I $20.82 - $26.58 Victim Witness Advocate II $22.55 - $28.79

Under supervision, to provide a variety of services to victims and witnesses of crimes in accordance with the Victim/Witness Program in the County District Attorney's Office; to learn to interview victims and witnesses, assessing needs and making referrals; to assist with the development of community resources for victim/witness assistance; to represent the Victim/Witness Program with community organizations and agencies; and to do related work as required.

This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position.

This is the entry and first working level in the Victim/Witness Advocate class series. Incumbents learn and perform a variety of basic victim/witness and program support services for the Victim/Witness Program. This class is distinguished from the Victim/Witness Advocate II in that incumbents perform a lesser scope of assignments which do not require the same level of knowledge of the Victim/Witness Program.

When an incumbent becomes familiar with department and the Victim/Witness Program policies and demonstrates good sustained work performance, he or she may be promoted to the Victim/Witness Advocate II level.

Reports to:

District Attorney Administrator - Criminal Division

Classifications Supervised:
This is not a supervisory class.

Under general supervision, to provide a variety of services to victims and witnesses of crimes in accordance with the County Victim/Witness Program; to interview victims and witnesses, assessing needs and making referrals; to assist with the development of community resources for Victim/Witness assistance; to represent the Victim/Witness Program with community organizations and agencies; and to do related work as required. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position.

This is the second working level in the Victim/Witness Advocate class series. Incumbents have responsibility for performing a variety of victim/witness and program support services for the Victim/Witness Program. This class is distinguished from the Victim/Witness Advocate I by requiring comprehensive knowledge of program services and policies.

Reports to:

A variety of County supervisory or management positions, depending upon the department or program area where assigned.

Classifications Supervised:
This is not a supervisory class.

Victim Witness Advocate I

Essential Functions:

• Learns to interview victims and witnesses of crimes, advising them of restitution rights and the availability of services; learns to assess client's needs and make referrals to appropriate community resources and organizations; keeps program clients aware of the status and disposition of cases; provides transportation for persons unable to get to court; explains program procedures, policies, and services; learns to work with community organizations to develop resources and appropriate referral services for victims and witnesses;
  
  learns to make presentations as necessary; maintains liaison with law enforcement agencies; may provide some basic counseling and crisis intervention support for Program clients; maintains program records and enters data into a computer system; performs a variety of Victim/Witness Program administrative and support functions.

Knowledge of:

• Basic knowledge of rules and regulations governing victim/witness services and programs.
• Basic knowledge of the functions of public law enforcement agencies and the criminal justice system.
• Interviewing and record keeping techniques.

Desired

Skills:

• Learn to provide a variety of client and program support services for the Victim/Witness Program.
• Learn to interview people, identify needs, and make appropriate referrals.
• Learn to analyze and interpret laws and regulations related to victim/witness services.
• Gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of data and information.
• Prepare, clear, concise and accurate records and reports.
• Communicate with others from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Elicit factual information from applicants and recipients in difficult circumstances of deprivation or emotional disturbance.
• Assist with development of community referral resources for the Victim/Witness Program.
• Learn to effectively represent the Victim/Witness Program in contacts with service providers, the public, community organizations, and other government agencies.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Victim Witness Advocate II

Essential Functions:

• Interviews victims and witnesses of crimes advising them of restitution rights and the availability of services.
• Assesses needs and makes referrals to appropriate community resources and organizations
• Keeps program…