Victim Advocate Trainee/Victim Advocate

Job Description:

Victim Advocate Trainee/Victim Advocate

Description

The Job

SALARY INCREASES

3% Effective February 2025 & February 2026

( Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or

statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.)

STEP INCREASES

Bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5% until top step is reached

Salary displayed is the beginning step of a Trainee and the top step of an Advocate.

The San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Victim Advocate. This position will be located in our Victorville Office.

Victim Advocates provide essential support to individuals who have experienced or witnessed a crime, helping them navigate the criminal justice system while addressing their unique needs, as well as those of their families.

Applicants may apply for either Victim Advocate Trainee or Victim Advocate (journey-level). Candidates are encouraged to review both job descriptions carefully and apply based on their qualifications.

For additional information, refer to the Victim Advocate Trainee ($42,785-$57,470) or Victim Advocate ($57,428-$78,811) job description.

Victim Advocate Trainees may be promoted to Victim Advocate within 12 months upon meeting the minimum qualifications and receiving a successful Work Performance Evaluation (WPE).

Candidates possessing Spanish/English bilingual skills are encouraged to apply.

*A victim, as defined in the criminal justice system, is a person who has been harmed by another person .

Employees Can Participate In Our Excellent Benefits Package

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1). Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

2). Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. A valid California Class C driver license is required throughout employment and must be maintained. Employees in this class will need to show proof of automobile liability insurance.
3). Visa Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
4). Work Environment: Incumbents must operate with a high level of confidentiality and discretion when performing job duties.

5). Promotion: Victim Advocate Trainees are eligible for promotion to Victim Advocate upon meeting the minimum qualification for the class with a satisfactory work progress report within 12 months or be terminated.

Minimum Requirements

Victim Advocate Trainee:

Education: Associate's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Behavioral or Social Science or equivalent units.

--AND--

Must Meet One Of The Following Options:
Option 1: Completion of six (6) months of experience and at least 384 total hours or more of supervised volunteer or internship crisis intervention counseling in a District Attorney's Office or a private victim assistance program contracted by a District Attorney's office.

Option 2: Six (6) months of full-time experience providing crisis intervention or counseling to victims* immediately following traumatic events resulting from violent crimes (e.g., domestic violence, child abuse, assault, sexual assault, elder abuse, homicide, robbery, drunk driving, human trafficking, vehicular manslaughter, and hate crimes) in either a private or government-operated victim assistance agency.

Option 3: Six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience assisting victims of crime as a Peace Officer in a law enforcement agency by conducting victim interviews, delivering immediate crisis intervention, and offering information and referrals for victim advocacy services (eligibility and child support issues are not considered crisis intervention counseling).

Option 4: Six (6) months of full-time equivalent crisis intervention experience in a government agency, including case management, conducting face-to-face interviews, making referrals, and assisting clients with applications for services in child, elder, or adult welfare programs.

Victim Advocate:
Education: Associate's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Behavioral or Social Science, or equivalent units.

--AND--

One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience performing the duties of a Victim Advocate in San Bernardino County, another County's District Attorney's Office, Attorney General's Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Defense/United States Military, Judge Advocate General (JAG), or an organization contracted with a county’s District Attorney’s Office.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience working with victims and victims of crimes by providing them with emotional support. The Advocate will assist by serving as a liaison between the victim and the courts while navigating the criminal justice system.
Candidates possessing Spanish/English bilingual skills and a bachelor's degree are encouraged to apply.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, February 14, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Administrative Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 2/14/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$42,785.60 - $89,440.00 Annually