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Form of workApplicants must attain at least 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:
Five (5) years of program management or administration within a California Family Justice Center or California Victim/Witness Program of which one (1) year must have consisted of direct grant management and development within the program.
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A Bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, criminal justice, victimology, or a related field AND one (1) year of program management or administration experience within a California Family Justice Center or California Victim/Witness Program which included direct grant management and development within the program
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Five (5) years supervisory experience in a public, non-profit, or private agency providing services to victims of violent crime or closely related field.
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Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that includes one (1) year of supervisory experience in a public, non-profit, or private agency providing services to victims of violent crime or a closely related field.
Possession of a valid California Class C drivers license is required upon appointment.
Knowledge of: criminal justice system; crisis intervention practices; interviewing; community resources; violent crime victimization, victims rights and advocacy techniques; basic case record-keeping practices.
Ability to: communicate effectively with victims, defendants, witnesses, and the public; coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with various agencies and individuals; interpret and explain procedures and processes; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; work in an environment providing support to victims of various and/or violent crimes; make public presentations; and collect, interpret, and evaluate case-related data.
Dependent upon method of qualification: Applicants must attach the following to their application or it may not be accepted:
- A copy of their degree or transcripts verifying the conferral of their degree.
- A copy of their transcripts verifying the college course work.
Full Job Description: Victim Witness Program Supervisor
Kern County is actively engaged in creating a culture that promotes excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. LaunchKern is Kern County's continuous improvement initiative based on the principles of Lean Six Sigma. LaunchKern empowers our valued employees to change the way government works by improving their work environment, saving taxpayer dollars and enhancing services to residents.
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
