H.E.A.T. Watch Assistant Coordinator

We have six specialized divisions within the office:

§ Criminal Prosecution

§ Juvenile Justice

§ Consumer, Environmental and Worker Protection

§ DA Inspectors

§ Victim-Witness Assistance

§ Alameda County Family Justice Center

Within the Criminal Prosecution Division, we have numerous specialized units dedicated to specific areas. Some of the units include: domestic violence, gangs, sexual assault, human trafficking, DNA/unsolved cases, truancy, identity theft, sexually violent predators, child abduction and more. These units are staffed by experienced, highly skilled prosecutors who are experts in their individual fields.

POSITION

The Alameda County District Attorney is a leader in efforts to combat Human Trafficking.  In 2009, the Office created H.E.A.T. Watch, a 5-prong blueprint for communities to build their efforts to combat human trafficking.  The H.E.A.T. Watch Coordinator engages in outreach and coordination of community efforts, training, building collaborations and importantly, engaging in educating and sensitizing the community about human trafficking.

The H.E.A.T. Watch Assistant Coordinator will work closely with the H.E.A.T. Watch Coordinator, with the Head of the H.E.A.T. Prosecution Unit as well as with the District Attorney.  The Office currently has a grant with 18 partner organizations.  The H.E.A.T. Watch Assistant Coordinator will serve as a liaison with the partners to maximize performance on the grant.

DUTIES

The position requires a person who can multi-task and is organized.  The position will work closely with partner agencies, both government and non-government, working collaboratively through a grant to improve services for, interactions with and programs designed to improve the lives of minors who have been trafficked in the commercial sex trade.

 
The position requires an individual who has familiarity with or is ready to work in the field of combating human trafficking.  The position will provide important training to educate and sensitize the individual selected for the position about the dynamics of sex trafficking and other related areas of interest.

The position requires a person who has strong communication skills and can work with individuals with varied backgrounds.

The position will require the individual to coordinate progress reports from the various partners, as well as serve as a point of information and compliance with the requirements of the grant.

The position is an entry level management position operating at a highly sophisticated level of engagement, responsibility, and productivity.  A four-year college degree is preferable; alternatively, prior employment history plus an AA degree can substitute for a degree.

Those with prior experience working in the field of combatting human trafficking and survivors of human trafficking are encouraged to apply.

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well-being.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

·       Medical – HMO & PPO Plans

·       Dental – HMO & PPO Plans

·       Vision or Vision Reimbursement

·       Share the Savings

·       Basic Life Insurance 

·       Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)

·       Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance 

·       County Allowance Credit

·       Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance

·       Short-Term Disability Insurance

·       Long-Term Disability Insurance

·       Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services

·       Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

·       Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)

·       Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

·       11 paid holidays

·       Floating Holidays

·       Vacation and sick leave accrual

·       Vacation purchase program

·       Catastrophic Sick Leave

·       Pet Insurance

·       Commuter Benefits Program

·       Guaranteed Ride Home

·       Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership
       Discounts)

·       Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)

·       Child Care Resources

·       1^st United Services Credit Union 

TO APPLY: Please send your cover letter, resume and completed employment application using the link below and email it to the District Attorney Human Resources Unit at: dajobs@acgov.org .