Victim-Witness Advocate

Position Description

The County of Fresno invites applications for the position of Victim-Witness Advocate. Incumbents are 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 District Attorney's Office; however, the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in other County departments as they occur.

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

Please  to review the Samples of Duties.

Please  to review the Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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• 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. A copy of your degree or transcripts verifying the degree awarded must be attached to your application.
• 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. Copies of your transcripts verifying the required type and units of coursework must be attached to your application.
  
  AND
  
  Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience in victim services providing intake, counseling and referral services.
• 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.
• 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.

Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at . Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at any time by logging on to:

Please Note: 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.

• A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
  • All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
• A copy of your degree or transcripts that verify possession of the required education; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • If education was completed outside the United States' accredited college or university system, documentation that the education is comparable to that received within the United States' system must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• Supplemental Questionnaire

Please Note: Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified. Submissions must be received by the closing…