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- Research
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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- Presentation skills
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Victim/Witness Program Coordinator (Department Promotional Only)

San Benito County -
Hollister, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$72,966.40 - $97,822.40 a year

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Dependent health insurance coverage
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Criminal procedure
Statistics
Report preparation
Staff supervision
Fiscal management
Program design
Program management
Case assessment
Individual crisis management
Referral services for crisis intervention support
Interviewing clients
Operations coordination
Collaborating with government agencies
Employee training
Governmental accounting
Project narrative development for grants
Working with survivors of violence
Community support in crisis intervention
Criminal law experience
Courtroom procedure
Driver's License
Compliance reporting for grants
Collaborating with law enforcement agencies
Client referral services
Budget account management (social services)
Referral coordination
Case service coordination
Professional development training
Organizational budget management

Full Job Description

Description

THIS IS A DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONAL ONLY RECRUITMENT

DEFINITION

Plans organizes, and supervises the County's Victim//Witness Program; administers State mandated guidelines for the grant; provides a broad scope of mandatory services to victims and witnesses of violent crimes.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a single-position class responsible for the overall coordination of the regular operations of the Victim/Witness Program within the Office of the District Attorney. Overall program direction and policies are provided by the District Attorney. The position functions as a supervisor of staff and as the coordinator of both administrative and operational aspects of the Program.

REPORTS TO

District Attorney or designee

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

Victim/Witness Advocate I, II and Volunteer Workers.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office environment; may occasionally work outside; continuous contact with other staff and the public.

Example of Duties

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

Prepares State program grant application and regular reports; prepares budget and budget justification; monitors the fiscal activity of the program including community contributions and program expenditures;
Researches, identifies, and prepares proposals and grant applications related to the Victim/Witness program;
Oversees, administers and monitors grants, ensuring proper expenditure controls
Plans, organizes, and coordinates, the Victim/Witness Program; ensures that legislative mandates are achieved
Works with the District Attorney in the development of policies and guidelines;
May oversee Victim/Witness Program personnel and evaluates training needs and plans training activities
Works with community organizations to develop resources and appropriate referral services for victims and witnesses
Maintains liaison with law enforcement agencies
Provides professional and technical consultation on program matters
Provides individual services to victims and witnesses of crimes
Assesses victim and witnesses needs and provides referrals to support agencies for further assistance
Performs a variety of Victim/Witness administration and support functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Two years of progressively responsible work experience in dealing with victims and witnesses of crimes, or within the criminal justice system.

Advanced training in social or behavioral science, criminology, or public administration is desirable.

Special Requirements:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License
Independent travel is required
Incumbents may be required to work outside normal business hours
Candidates for positions in this class will be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation and/or policy.

Knowledge Of/Ability To

Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of grant writing and administration
Criminal Justice system and Court procedures
Law enforcement agency operations and procedures
Budgetary process
Rules and regulations governing victim/witness services and programs.
Principles of providing assistance to victims and witnesses of crimes including the dynamics of sexual assault, child abuse and domestic
Client problems requiring referral to other organizations and support services.
Crisis intervention and interviewing techniques
Community needs for victim/witness services.
Program development, monitoring, and evaluation.
Public personnel administration.
Principles of supervision, training, and staff development.
Governmental accounting system and personnel systems

Ability to:
Plan, organize, and direct the functions of the Victim/Witness Program.
Analyze case problems, evaluate the effectiveness of staff efforts, and provide consultation
to staff in solving problems.
Ensure compliance with grant requirements and applicable regulations
Identify and analyze administrative problems and implement operational changes
Prepare funding proposals and narrative and statistical reports
Interview people, identify needs, and make appropriate referrals.
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.
Develop community referral resources for the Victim/Witness Program.
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.

The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of San Benito assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a "meet and confer" process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.

SAN BENITO COUNTY BENEFITS FOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
(This is meant to be an overview of benefits only. For full benefit terms and conditions, please see MOU)

Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee benefits:

Pay Day: Employees are paid bi-weekly.

Insurance Deductions: The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly, normally the first two pay periods of the month. Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly.

Vacation: Based on continued years of service. Newly hired MEG employees may be eligible for higher vacation accrual rate for previous public sector experience (verification required). Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit.

< 4 years of service = 10 days per year
5 to 9 years of service = 15 days per year
10 to 14 years of service = 18 days per year
15 + years of service = 20 days per year

Administrative Leave: Management employees receive 80 hours of administrative leave per calendar year. Forty (40) unused hours can be paid out at the end of the calendar year. Administrative leave is pro-rated.

Holidays: 13.5 holidays (including 3 floating) for most employees. Safety officers and dispatchers receive approximately 5% holiday pay in addition to their base pay in lieu of paid holidays off.

Sick Leave: 15 days per year. Maximum accruals apply.

Medical Plan: Comprehensive CalPERS medical plans available for full-time employees. Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are eligible to participate.

Increase County contributions to medical effective January 2024.

a. Employee Only: $750.00, which would include the PEMHCA Minimum
b. Employee Plus One: $1,250.00, which would include the PEMHCA Minimum
c. Family: $1,515.00, which would include the PEMHCA Minimum

The County's contribution above shall be prorated for positions that are less than .90 FTE rounding to the nearest one-quarter time.

HRA: Employee Only Medical Plan: $1,500 maximum
Employee Plus One Medical Plan: $3,000 maximum.
Employee Plus Family Medical Plan: $4,000 maximum.

Employees who are eligible to receive a "cash in lieu of' enrollment in the County's medical plan shall receive a taxable payment of $150 monthly (pro-rated into biweekly installments of $69.23).

Dental Plan: County contributes $30 to Delta Dental plan for full-time employees and their families.

Vision Plan: The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage. This benefit is available to full-time employees only.

Employee Assistance Program: The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents.

Life Insurance/AD&D: County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee. Voluntary life insurance plans available.

Disability Insurance: Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance.

Credit Union: Membership to the Santa Clara Federal Credit Union is available to San Benito County employees.

Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings. Three 457 plans are available. Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts. IRS limits apply.

Retirement: Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law. Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit.

All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62. Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS.

Supplemental Insurance: Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care available, pre-tax deductions.

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