Victim Services Specialist

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Office of the District Attorney has opportunities for Victim Services Specialists throughout Riverside County.

Under general supervision, provides a wide variety of trauma-informed supportive services to victims, derivative victims, and witnesses of serious violent crimes; coordinates the role of victims and witnesses through client advocacy with respect to the courts, law enforcement, and related agencies; and performs other related duties as required pursuant to PC13835 and Marsy's Law.

The department is looking for candidates that have experience working directly with victims of crime in a County District Attorney's office and/or victim services agencies.

Meet the Team!
The District Attorney of Riverside County , as the public prosecutor acting on behalf of the People, vigorously enforces the law, pursues the truth, protects those victimized by crime, exonerates the innocent, and safeguards the rights of all to ensure that justice is done on behalf of our community.

The office's staff of over 700 is comprised of prosecuting attorneys, sworn investigators, victim-witness advocates, paralegals, investigative technicians, forensic analysts, and a wide range of information technology and supporting staff all committed to excellence and integrity in public service.

We are, and we seek to maintain, a diverse workforce to match a diverse county.

Who may Apply?

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Applicants who are current County of Riverside District Attorney employees and/or County employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide trauma intervention services utilizing a trauma-informed approach to victims of violent crime to reduce re-victimization.

• Serve as liaison to collateral agencies including, but not limited to, law enforcement, courts, social services, and other concerned parties to provide crisis intervention services for crime victims and witnesses of crime; identify physical and psychological barriers to safety; identify options; develop an action plan and assist with the implementation of the plan; effectively manage a load of complex cases to ensure that all client's needs are met.

• Respond to client needs and facilitate client services including, but not limited to, safety planning, crime scene cleanup, protective relocation or shelter, document replacement, property repair, funeral and burial arrangements, intervention with creditors, landlords, schools and employers, and application to the California Victim Compensation Board and collection restitution; provide resources and referrals for ongoing support or services.

• Assist clients who have experienced poly victimization with emergency situations and assess risk, safety and bio-psycho-social welfare; develop and implement complex care plans and monitor v...