Job Details

The County of Santa Cruz is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) Victim Services Representative to join the team in the District Attorney`s Office Victim Services Unit!

THE JOB: Under general supervision, provide direct services to victims and witnesses of crime; establish and maintain working relationships with other criminal justice agencies and selective public and private human service agencies; provide information to victims and witnesses of crime about the criminal justice system; determine eligibility and monetary losses: conduct investigation and verification of the full range of Victims of Crime Compensation claims; and perform other work as required. The ideal candidates are strong communicators, adaptable to change, appreciate diversity and work well in a team. The current vacancy is in the District Attorney`s Office Victim Services Unit, in the advocacy function of this classification. The list established will be used to fill the current vacancy and it may also be used to fill other vacancies during the life of the eligible list.

The option for remote work may be available based on the type of work and operational needs, upon successful completion of probation.

The County of Santa Cruz offers a generous benefits package which includes annual leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement benefits!

SALARY: $5,210 – 6,588 / Month

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be: 

Equivalent to completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university, which included at least 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in criminology, corrections, social work, psychology, sociology or other closely related social/behavioral science field.

AND

One year of experience in providing counseling or assistance to individuals in an agency which provides direct human services to the public which included interviewing, casework or one year of experience in claims review. 

OR

Two years of experience in providing counseling or assistance to individuals in an agency which provides direct human services to the public which included interviewing, casework or two years of experience in claims. 

Special Requirements: License Requirements:  Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority. Background Investigation:  Must pass a background investigation conducted by the District Attorney. Other Special Requirements: Incumbents may be required to work outside of normal business hours. Independent travel may be required.

For more information and to apply, please visit www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

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