Victim Advocate II - Mental Health Specialist III
District Attorney's Office
Recruitment #22-9999-34
Date Opened | 10/18/2022 12:00:00 AM |
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Filing Deadline | Continuous |
Salary | $35.43 - $42.15/hour; $69,088.50 - $82,192.50/year |
Employment Type |
Permanent Full-Time Employment
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Department | District Attorney |
Work Location |
Oakland
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Introduction

The Alameda County District Attorney's Office upholds Alameda County as a safe and livable community through the fair and effective administration of justice; compassionate and committed support of crime victims; innovative programs that provide opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration; and programs designed to enhance the lives of vulnerable populations, children and youth for a bright, healthy future. Read more about our mandated services.
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office is comprised of approximately 150 attorneys, 60 inspectors, 30 Victim-Witness advocates and claim specialists, as well as a variety of administrative, finance, and communications professionals. Our jurisdiction covers over 800 square miles and our staff work in 9 offices located throughout the County.
We have six specialized divisions within the office:
§ Criminal Prosecution
§ Juvenile Justice
§ Consumer, Environmental and Worker Protection
§ DA Inspectors
§ Victim-Witness Assistance
DESCRIPTION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in behavioral science, criminal justice, or related curricula, or in a field relevant to working with victims of domestic violence and their children, victims of sexual assault, victims of child abuse and exploitation, victims of elder abuse and human trafficking.
- Work experience in the field of victim services involving the provision of victim services, peer counseling, or equivalent social service skills.
- Valid CA drivers license
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals and groups; public, private, and governmental agencies, particularly criminal justice agencies.
- Ability to communicate and deal effectively with individuals and groups in stressful situations.
- Ability to work effectively under conditions of limited supervision, high stress, and rapidly changing situations and circumstances.
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural/ethnic diversity of the service populations and to be sensitive to the needs of special population; e.g. differently abled, young children, elderly, etc.
- Possess interpersonal, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to pass a background investigation intended to identify factors which may limit effective job performance and other areas consistent with office policy and practice.
- Possess the skill to successfully complete a required minimum 40 hours of entry level training.
- Bilingual, oral and written skills
- 40-60 hour Certificate of Training from a Domestic Violence or Rape Crisis Program
- Possession of a California Certified Entry-Level State-certified victim advocate certificate
BENEFITS
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
• Management Paid Leave**
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Group Auto/Home Insurance
• 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
• 1st United Services Credit Union
Conclusion
TO APPLY: Access the application by clicking here: DA Application
All completed applications should be emailed to DA Jobs, at da.jobs@acgov.org.
Contact Maria Lukan, Office Manager at (510) 272-6179 to request an application.
The District Attorney Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.