Victim Witness Advocate Supervisor

This promotional recruitment is to fill one vacancy in the District Attorney's Office and to establish an eligible list for future vacancies. To qualify, candidates must be currently employed by the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office and meet all eligibility requirements for promotional opportunities.

About the Role

Plans, assigns, trains, reviews, and evaluates the work of Victim/Witness Advocates and other subordinate staff. Oversees and participates in providing acute and ongoing intervention services to victims and witnesses of crimes, facilitating their comprehension of and cooperation with the crime scene investigation process. Coordinates a 24-hour mobile crisis unit responding to calls from law enforcement agencies and may provide back-up on-call assistance for complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee processes to establish victim eligibility and provide emergency assistance; review and advise staff on case plans.
• Develop and implement policies to meet Program goals; evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of Program activities; develop quality control methods.
• Act as a supervisory liaison between victims, law enforcement, County agencies, attorneys, and others; coordinate victim/witness services with medical or therapeutic treatment providers.
• Recruit, select, and train volunteers and interns; identify staff development needs and coordinate training plans.
• Analyze and implement complex regulations and laws; maintain case files, program records, and progress notes; prepare statistical reports, case summaries, and correspondence.
• Assist with budget or contract preparation; oversee systems development and operations; coordinate special research projects.
• Present and attend training programs; develop and deliver presentations to law enforcement, agencies, and the community; lead committees and task forces.

Requirements

• Principles and practices of leadership and training; basic law enforcement and criminal justice practices.
• Advanced principles of crisis management, assessment, interviewing, and counseling techniques.
• Cultural and human relations; analytical and investigative methods; knowledge of community resource agencies.
• Ability to lead and train staff, interpret complex laws, prepare clear records and reports, and reason logically in routine and crisis situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to handle difficult situations with tact and maintain effective working relations with diverse groups.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Mobility: Frequent standing, walking, keyboard operation, sitting, and driving; occasional climbing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting.
• Lifting: Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• Vision: Constant reading and close-up work; frequent eye/hand coordination; occasional color/depth perception and peripheral vision.
• Dexterity: Frequent holding, gripping, and writing; occasional reaching and repetitive motion.
• Hearing/Talking: Constant hearing normal speech and talking in person or on the telephone; occasional hearing faint sounds.
• Emotional/Special Conditions: Constant public contact, decision-making, and concentration; frequent exposure to trauma, grief, and death; occasional emergency situations, working weekends/nights/overtime, and travel.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Choice of three plans (Kaiser, Select, Premier); dependent coverage available.
• Dental Insurance: Choice of Delta Dental or United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan; no cost for employee-only coverage.
• Vision Insurance: Coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP); no cost for employee-only coverage.
• Life Insurance: Coverage ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 based on years of service; option to purchase additional term life insurance.
• 125 Flexible Benefits Plan: Pre-tax dollars for health-related expenses ($2,550 annual limit with $500 carryover) and dependent care ($5,000 annual limit).
• Retirement Plan: Covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937; visit SJCERA for details.
• Deferred Compensation: Annual contribution limit of $22,500 ($30,000 for individuals age 50+); Roth IRA option available.
• Vacation: 10 days annually (up to 3 years), 15 days (after 3 years), 20 days (after 10 years), 23 days (after 20 years).
• Holidays: 14 paid holidays annually.
• Sick Leave: 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation; eligible for 8 hours administrative leave if balance meets criteria.
• Bereavement Leave: 3 days paid leave for qualifying family members; 2 additional days for spouse, domestic partner, parent, or child.
• Merit Salary Increase: Eligible for step increase after 52 weeks (2,080 hours) at each salary range step.
• Educational Reimbursement: Up to $850 per fiscal year for career-related coursework; up to $1,600 per fiscal year for approved 4-year college/university programs.
• Parking Supplemental: Up to $20 per pay period for employees assigned to Downtown Stockton.
• School Activities Leave: Up to 40 hours per year (max 8 hours per month) for children’s school activities.

Pay

$6,374.47 - $7,748.21 per month.

Schedule

Full-time. May include occasional weekends, nights, overtime, and travel.