VICTIM-WITNESS ADVOCATE

Job Description:

VICTIM-WITNESS ADVOCATE

Description

Position Description

The County of Fresno invites applications for the position of Victim-Witness Advocates. 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.

Samples of Duties

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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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. 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.
  
  
• 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.
  

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.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.com .

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 anytime by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca .

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.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• 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 date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
• Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

Please Note:

• The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months, and 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.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

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.

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.

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

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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 family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

Analyst: Tiffany Lee

REGULAR, PERMANENT POSITIONS BENEFITS PACKAGE :

• Health Insurance
• Competitive Retirement Plan
• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Annual Leave Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional benefits include:

• Deferred Compensation Plan (County-sponsored tax shelter savings plan).
• Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses).
• NobleCredit Union - all County employees can take advantage of low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts, direct deposit, online banking and many other services.

EXTRA-HELP POSITIONS :

Extra-help positions are temporary, not entitled to benefits and serve at the will of the department head.

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFORMATION

Closing Date/Time: 7/7/2025 4:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$46,930.00 - $59,930.00 Annually