Victim Witness Advocate - Temporary
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Victim Witness Advocate - Temporary
Salary
$28.13 - $34.34 Hourly
Location
Nevada City, CA
Job Type
Temporary
Job Number
2025-0257
Department
District Attorney-Victim Witness
Opening Date
12/19/2025
Closing Date
1/2/2026 8:00 AM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Definition and Class Characteristics
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF JANUARY 19, 2026
Are you ready to work in the criminal justice field? The District Attorney's Office is hiring a Temporary Victim Witness Advocate to support victims of crime that are navigating the criminal justice system through the Family Justice Center of Nevada County. The Victim Witness Assistance Center program is crafted to reduce the trauma and insensitive treatment that victims and witnesses may experience in the wake of a crime.
This position is bilingual in English and Spanish. Spanish oral and written skills are required for this position. A bilingual test will be a part of the qualification determination process to ensure level of fluency.
TESTING AND INTERVIEW DATES
BILINGUAL FLUENCY WRITTEN/ORAL EXAM: FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026
INTERVIEWS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES : WEEK OF JANUARY 19, 2026
ADVANCED NOTICE OF TESTING AND INTERVIEW DATES ALLOWS OUR CANDIDATES THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADJUST SCHEDULES FOR PARTICIPATION IN OUR EXAMINATION PROCESS.
IF YOU APPLY NOW, PLEASE PLAN TO BE AVAILABLE ON THE TESTING AND INTERVIEW DATES POSTED ABOVE. IF YOU ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON THOSE DATES PLEASE PLAN TO APPLY IN A FUTURE RECRUITMENT PERIOD.
THE WRITTEN/ORAL EXAM IS SCHEDULED IN NEVADA COUNTY - NO REMOTE TESTING
The ideal candidate is proficient in the use of digital technology. Basic knowledge of legal terminology and procedures will help you be successful in this role. The ideal candidate is bilingual (Spanish/English; other languages a plus), compassionate, organized, and skilled at working with individuals who have experienced trauma.
This assignment will support our Family Justice Center based in Nevada City, California.
As a Victim Witness Advocate, you will:
· Provide victim advocacy services to help reduce the risk of further victimization of victims and witnesses.
· Conduct trauma-informed, culturally responsive intakes and assessments with Family Justice Center clients.
· Aid and support crime victims throughout the criminal justice process.
· Conduct risk assessments to evaluate victims' safety and needs.
· Provide ongoing navigation and warm referrals to co-located and community-based services.
· Provide immediate and ongoing emotional and material support by offering resources and victim-related information.
· Support clients in communication with law enforcement, prosecutors, and other justice system partners while honoring survivor choice.
You matter at the County of Nevada. Your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place here. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Education and Experience Required
Equivalent to college level course work in social science, behavioral science, criminology, administration of justice or a closely related field from an accredited college or university
AND
Equivalent to one year of work experience involving processes in the criminal justice or judicial system which include the provision of victim services, peer counseling or social service work.
Licenses and Certificates
Must successfully complete the required forty-hour training curriculum for Victim Advocateswithin first year of full time employment, and obtain the appropriate victim advocate certification.
NOTE:
This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.
Sick Leave:
Temporary County employees shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for each thirty (30) hours worked. Temporary County employees can accrue a maximum of 80 hours of sick leave which may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.
Medical Benefits:
Temporary employees whose assignments average 30 hours per week or more are eligible to enroll in County-sponsored medical benefits.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Comments, please email:human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
01
Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Please attach a copy of your degree or transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) to your application before submitting.
High School or GED
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
02
Please indicate which best describes your years of work experience involving processes in the criminal justice or judicial system which include the provision of victim services, peer counseling or social service work.
None
Less than 1 year
1 years to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 or more years
03
Please describe that experience you have involving processes in the criminal justice or judicial system which INCLUDES the provision of victim services, peer counseling or social service work. You may attach a separate document to answer this question if your information does not fit in this space.
04
Are you Spanish/English Bilingual?
Yes
No
05
Have you attached a copy of your degree or official/unofficial transcripts that demonstrate your course work that is equivalent to college level in social science, behavioral science, criminology, administration of justice or a closely related field from an accredited college or university?
Yes, I have attached either a diploma or official/unofficial transcripts
No, I either don't have a diploma or transcripts, or I don't have coursework in the required field(s)
No, but I will reapply with proof of my coursework in the required field(s)
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Employer
County of Nevada
Address
950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, California, 95959
Phone
530 265 7010
Website
https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/
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