Victim Services Supervisor

Clatsop County; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Clatsop County is seeking a dedicated victim advocate to provide supervision, coordination, and advanced advocacy services for victims and witnesses of crime. The role focuses on offering crisis support, essential legal information, and navigation through the criminal justice system in collaboration with the District Attorney’s Office.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree with substantial related experience and a track record in supervisory roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience providing victim services, social services, criminal justice services, or closely related services, OR
• Associate’s degree and five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience providing victim services, social services, criminal justice services, or closely related services.
• One (1) year of supervisory or lead work experience, including directing or coordinating work or training.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, coordination, and advanced victim advocacy to ensure victims and witnesses receive support, crisis response, and navigation through the criminal justice system.
• Assist in delivering crisis response and legal information to victims and witnesses, coordinating with relevant agencies.

Skills

Victim advocacy

Crisis response

Intercultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, law enforcement, public administration, or related field

Associate’s degree in related field

Supervisory or lead work experience

Job description

OUR MISSION...

Neighbor to neighbor, servingClatsop Countywith integrity, honesty and respect.

ABOUT CLATSOP COUNTY

Today Clatsop County is one of nine Home Rule counties in Oregon. Five non-partisan elected Commissioners set policy and appoint a full-time County Manager, who is responsible for daily operations. County services are provided through these divisions: County Administration (County Manager), Assessment and Taxation, Budget and Finance, County Clerk, Juvenile, Public Health, Public Works, Community Development, the District Attorney, and Sheriff’s Offices. The county also administers a road district, a rural law enforcement district, and a local sewer district.

THE POSITION

Under supervision of the District Attorney, this positionprovides supervision, coordination, and advanced victim advocacy services that ensure victims and witnesses of crime receive effective support, crisis response, legal information, and assistance navigating the criminal justice system.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, law enforcement, public administration, or a related field, and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience providing victim services, social services, criminal justice services, or closely related services; OR
• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, law enforcement, public administration, or a related field, AND five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience providing victim services, social services, criminal justice services, or closely related services.
• One (1) year of supervisory or lead work experience, including responsibility for assigning or coordinating work, providing direction or training, or reviewing or monitoring the work of others.
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acceptable.
• Must obtain Victim Services Professional certification within the first three (3) years of employment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous grant writing and administration, including grant tracking, reporting, and compliance.
• Current certification as a Victim Services Professional.
• Certification in State Victim Assistance Academy or National Organization of Victim Assistance.
• Experience with PROSECUTORbyKarpel (PBK) software.
• Proficiency with intercultural communication, including the ability to read, write, and speak Spanish.

For more information, applicants should review the detailed job description for information on essential functions and requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.

Prior to hiring, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background exam, and pre-employment drug screen and must show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please visit the following website: Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.

Clatsop County is an Affiantive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.