Victim Witness Program Manager

Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Plan, develop, manage and promote victim/witness services, programs, contracts and grants.
Supervise and evaluate staff engaged in the activities of the Victim Witness Program; assign work, allocate staff resources and review day-to-day work activities of Program personnel.
Review and evaluate existing victim services to maintain quality and efficiency; manage and execute the delivery of supportive services to victims and witnesses, including crisis intervention, referral and follow-ups to community service agencies.
Research funding sources; develop and prepare grant applications; establish, maintain, and implement program objectives and goals; gather and analyze data and prepare program reports.
Keep the District Attorney informed about program issues and activities; stay informed on new legislation, regulations and criminal justice issues that affect program activities; develop and implement methods to maintain compliance with legislative and regulation changes.
Provide budget development information and monitor program budgets; ensure expenses are within grant guidelines.
Establish and maintain community and law enforcement liaisons; represent the District Attorney and the Victim Witness Program in presentations to the public, media and other interested groups; develop community education and informational activities.
Minimum Qualifications Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university in public administration, personnel administration, business administration, criminal justice, social services or related field.
(Progressively responsible related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
) Experience: Three (3) years of experience in a criminal justice, a social service advocacy/casework program, probation or victim services program, preferably with experience in legal processes.
Essential Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate conclusions.
Prepare annual and quarterly reports for submission to State and Federal agencies.
Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines under stressful conditions.
Make independent decisions; resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to situations.
Establish, implement, and achieve program and department goals and objectives.
Administer and promote program awareness.
Train, evaluate and supervise staff.
Represent the County with the community and other agencies.
Communicate effectively with others in writing, in person and over the telephone.
Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
Regular attendance is an essential function.
Knowledge of: Basic principles and methods of administrative, personnel, and fiscal management.
Methods and techniques used in researching, proofing, evaluating, gathering, organizing, and arranging data.
Codes, regulations, and procedures related to the criminal justice process.
Various agencies, organizations, or individuals which provide assistance to victims of crime in Merced County.
Accounting and record keeping practices and procedures, and budget development.
Program administration and grant development and management.
Needs assessment and planning processes.
Research design and statistical techniques.
Continuous improvement principles, program development and special events coordination.
Pertinent Victim Witness State and Federal Programs.
Principles of effective supervision, training, and employee development.
Ability to: Perform a variety of analytical work, program development and implementation of unit statistics, records and reports.
Develop and manage a program budget.
Plan, organize, coordinate, direct and manage the operations, functions and programs in the Victim Witness Office.
Interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations.
Provide direction, training, development and supervision.
Maintain statistical data and detailed records.
Work productively under time pressure and with interruptions.
Exercise tact when dealing with others.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and effectively represent the Victim Witness Program with the public, community organizations and other government agencies.
Provide liaison referral and individual services to victims and witnesses.
Plan, organize, evaluate and supervise the work of others.
Network effectively within professional and business organizations.
HOLIDAYS & LEAVESMANAGEMENT LEAVE:May receive, depending upon classification, 96 hours per Fiscal Year (prorated for the time remaining in the fiscal year).
VACATION:10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).
Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 20 hours).
SICK LEAVE:.
0462 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour.
12 days (96 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation.
Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
HOLIDAYS:Twelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVEThree (3) regularly scheduled work days or five (5) days if distance traveled over 500 miles one-way.
INSURANCEHEALTH INSURANCE:County paid health plan with maximum contributions; 100% for employee up to maximum of $420, 50% of dependent up to maximum of $100 for child/$220 for spouse biweekly.
There are multiple health plans to choose from.
County paid dental and vision plans, 100% for employee, with 50% of dependent premiums paid by the County.
County sponsored employee health clinic available for zero or reduced co-pay depending on selected health plan.
DISABILITY INSURANCE: Management Disability Plan includes a comprehensive Short/Long Term Disability plan paid for by the County.
LIFE INSURANCE:$30,000 County-paid Management Life Insurance coverage.
$5,000County-paid Life Insurance coverage (Accidental Death and Dismemberment included).
Voluntary Term Life and Universal Life Insurance available - premium paid by employee.
RETIREMENTDEFERRED COMPENSATION:The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.
EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.
MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code.
MCERA members also pay into Social Security.
The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.
EMPLOYEE PROGRAMSEMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)Anthem EAP services provides up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention.
EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.
EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTSThe County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state.
The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.
THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE.
THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.
385.
7682.