Description *Additional $1.00 per hour Bilingual Pay Differential for eligible employees. THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
The El Dorado County
District Attorney's Office is dedicated to objectively and effectively investigating and prosecuting matters under the Law while recognizing the dignity of all individuals to achieve justice and minimize trauma to victims.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Victim Witness Assistance program serves as a resource for crime victims. The advocates funded under this grant are required to provide the following services: crisis intervention, emergency assistance, resource referral and assistance, direct counseling, and therapy, claim assistance, property return, orientation, court escort, case status/ disposition, and notification of family and friends.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to: - Accompany crime victims to various court proceedings.
- Receive, review, and process a diverse range of documents relevant to specific case; documents include, but are not limited to, crime reports, medical reports, court records, and other documentation used to either determine the level of County or legal services needed to support the crime victim or witness, or to establish the victim's eligibility to receive compensation through the California Victim Compensation Program.
- Serve as a liaison to, and coordinate services with, internal staff and external agencies or organizations including, but not limited to, law enforcement, court systems, medical providers, community based organizations providing needed services, landlords, employers, and other entities.
- Prepare and maintain a variety of records, correspondence, and reports, impact statements, case records, program information, and related reports.
- Establish and accurately maintain multiple case files, including regular updates and review of all communication and contacts with clients, court updates, and restitution follow-up.
- Perform various administrative duties such as receiving telephone calls, processing forms, entering data into specialized computer systems, and maintaining appropriate files and records.
- Incorporate information from relevant federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures to develop and practice timely, accurate filing management while maintaining a large caseload.
- Keep supervisor apprised of activities, including current and anticipated issues.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community organizations, government and private agencies, and the general public.
- Attend regional trainings, conferences, hearings, workshops and meetings.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description
here . THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Spanish and have case management experience and crisis intervention skills. An understanding of the criminal justice process and prior experience working with victims of all ages, especially children, teenagers, and families, is highly desirable.
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations:
Education and Experience:
Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying .
Victim/Witness Program Specialist I: Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or a closely related field
OR
High school diploma or GED equivalent AND one year of experience directly related to the provision of services to victims, crisis intervention, peer counseling, or social work.
Victim/Witness Program Specialist II: Two (2) years of experience directly related to the provision of services to victims, crisis intervention, peer counseling, or social work equivalent to the County’s class of Victim/Witness Program Specialist I.
Licenses and Certifications: - Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
*The ability to speak and read Spanish in addition to English would be an asset in this position and is required . Spanish bilingual candidates may be eligible to receive differential pay of $1.00 per hour for all hours in pay status. In order to be eligible to receive such differential, an employee must demonstrate language proficiency acceptable to the Department Head as certified in writing to the Director of Human Resources. The Human Resources Department shall use a verbal and/or written testing process, depending upon the level of bilingual skill required of the employee, to validate the employee's skills. The differential is defined by the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of El Dorado and the Bargaining Unit representing this job classification. A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding is available on the County of El Dorado website.
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here to view the minimum qualifications for a Victim Witness Program Specialist I/II as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Kelly Gatchet in Human Resources at
kelly.gatchet@edcgov.us Click Here to get tips for applying with the County.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After the screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
Training and Experience Evaluation A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.
Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in your application's "Work Experience" section. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
For more information on the recruitment process,
click here. Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for a Victim Witness Program Specialist I/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future limited term, full-time, part-time, and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.
If you are interested in the position of Victim Witness Program Specialist I/II, please submit your application.
We currently have the following vacancies:
- One (1) limited term vacancy, bilingual in Spanish and English only, in the District Attorney Office located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Limited term appointments are at-will appointments in the unclassified service that unless earlier terminated, terminate automatically at the end of the specific project for which the appointment is made. The current vacancy is anticipated to end 06/30/2025. Employees serving under a limited term appointment receive benefits (health, retirement, and paid leave benefits) but are not considered regular employees.
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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.
Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.
Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.
Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
- 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
- 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
- 129 miles to San Francisco
Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:
- Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Live Music and Music Festivals
- Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
- El Dorado County Fair
- Placerville Speedway
- Farm to Fork Restaurants
- Local Shopping Gems
Employees who are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information . CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE! The County of El Doradorecognizes that our employees are our greatest asset . We offer a comprehensive benefits package* which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insuranceplans. We also offer a number of other voluntary benefit plans.
*All benefits are subject to plan eligibility requirements (extra help/temporary positions are not eligible for benefits)
The County offers five health plan options: Blue Shield PPO 200, Blue Shield PPO 1300, Blue Shield PPO 2000, KaiserHMO andKaiser HMO 1300.
Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.
Closing Date/Time: 10/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
