Recruitment #18-9999-11
Date Opened | 10/23/2018 12:00:00 AM |
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Filing Deadline | 11/9/2018 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $2,220.00 - $2,641.50 biweekly |
Department | District Attorney |
IMMEDIATE POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE
(Victim/Witness Assistance Division)
VICTIM ADVOCATE II (Mental Health Specialist III)
(Salary $2,220.00 - $2,641.50 biweekly)
($4,810.00 - $5,723.25 approx. monthly)
THE POSITION
There is an immediate position available for a Victim Advocate II. The candidate selected will be assigned to assist victims of crime and their families as required under California Penal Code 13835.5.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Advocate will work with the victims and/or their families by addressing their social and psychological needs as they participate in the prosecution of their cases. The Advocate will assist victims of all types of crime in completing and filing a California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) application, answer questions regarding the CalVCB application process and provide referrals for services in the community.
The Advocate will provide the following services: crisis intervention, emergency assistance, direct counseling, resource and referral counseling to community agencies, court support, criminal justice system orientation, public presentations and trainings, and case status and disposition notification. The Advocate will also provide assistance in submitting a victim impact statement and request for direct restitution to the court.
The position requires that the Advocate perform these services through field visits to the victim's home, or other locations as requested by the victim, as well as branch offices of the District Attorney's Office located throughout Alameda County.
Requirements
Additional Requirements
Other Qualifications desirable in a candidate:
To apply: Please submit a completed job application to Human Resource Department at dajobs@acgov.org
Feel free to attach your resume and cover letter as well.
Please submit completed job applications, cover letters and resumes by 5:00 pm. Friday November 9, 2018.
CLICK HERE FOR A COPY OF THE DA JOB APPLICATION