VICTIM-WITNESS ADVOCATE

Position Description APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY

The County of Fresno is offering rewarding career opportunities for individuals interested in providing supportive services to victims and witnesses of crimes as Victim-Witness Advocates.

CLICK HERE TO SEE A VIDEO FROM THE FRESNO COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT ABOUT THIS REWARDING CAREER OPPORTUNITY
A Victim-Witness Advocate is responsible for assisting victims of crimes, victims' family members, and witnesses of crimes by providing the mandated services of the Victim-Witness Assistance Program, pursuant to California Penal Code Section 13835 and the Victims' Bill of Rights. These services include advising participants of program services and outreach activities; referring program participants to professional care providers; explaining the process of the criminal justice system; accompanying victims, family members, and witnesses to court and related hearings; and assisting participants with claim applications.

Please note : The current vacancies exist in the Probation Department; however, the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in other County departments as they occur. T he eligible list from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.
As a condition of employment, candidates must undergo and pass a thorough and detailed personal background investigation and polygraph examination. The background investigation includes employment/credit histories, verification of education, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Samples of Duties Please click here to review the Samples of Duties
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Please click here to review the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications OPTION 1 :

Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree which is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminology, or a closely related field.

OPTION 2 :

Education : Completion of sixty (60) semester units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system. At least fifteen (15) of the required semester units must be in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminology, or a closely related field.

Experience : Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience in victim services providing intake, counseling and referral services.

In addition to the options listed above, the following is required :

Other : Incumbents must complete the required minimum hours of entry level training provided by the department and pursuant to California Penal Code Section 13835.10 within the first twelve (12) months of appointment.

License : Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent, may be required.

TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE :

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline.
• A completed Fresno County employment application is required (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline).
• Resumes and attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• Please fully list your education/work experience, including current position. Failure to list current, complete, and accurate education/work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) may result in the disqualification of your application.
• In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended. Please provide the school's name, school's location, the type and number of units earned (semester or quarter), and if applicable the type of degree earned and which major or program was completed. Failure to completely list education within the job application will result in the disqualification of your application.
• College/university degree or transcripts are required to verify completion of the required degree or courses. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are not necessary for this application.
• If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' accredited college or university system or your application will not be accepted. Documentation must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You may attach a copy to your online employment application; fax a copy to (559) 455-4788, Attn: Carolyn Maxwell; or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov .

SELECTION PROCESS :

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for the process listed below:

• Written Examination -If required, the written examination will be offered in an online format. Please indicate on the supplemental questionnaire if you have the ability to complete an online examination.

Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list, effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months), and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS :

• Fresno County Employment Application (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline)
• Supplemental Questionnaire
• Copy of your degree or transcripts that verify possession of the required degree or units
  • Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are not necessary for this application.

Please note : All required application materials must be received online only via our website by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Notices from Human Resources regarding your application will be sent via email only. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

HOW TO APPLY :

Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. An online application may be found at: https://fresnocountyjobs.com .

Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions (such as the formatting of education or work experience) will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.

Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca .

Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes. Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

For the safety of our employees the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Analyst: Carolyn Maxwell

Closing Date/Time: 11/22/2024 4:00 PM Pacific

11/22/2024 4:00 PM Pacific

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