The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a dedicated and professional individual to join our team as a Victim Witness Advocate. The role of an advocate is to assist victims and witnesses in navigating the criminal justice system. The mission of the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office is public safety and victim advocacy. This position requires a bachelor’s degree or higher preferably in social work, psychology, criminal justice or a related behavioral science. The candidate must pass the background investigation. Prior advocacy experience as well as completion of a 40 hour domestic violence or sexual assault certificate program is preferred. Language skills in more than one language is highly desired.

The Victim Witness Advocate provides the following state-mandated services: crisis intervention, emergency assistance, information about victim rights, notification of case status, court accompaniment and support, resource and referral information to community agencies, criminal justice system orientation, property return assistance, and assistance in filing for California State Compensation (CalVCB) under the Victim of Violent Crimes Act. Additional duties include community outreach and training for community agencies.

All Positions are Open until Filled

The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits – Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan – (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave**
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1st United Services Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.  This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three (3) days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to eight (8) days of management paid leave.

Please submit your cover letter, resume, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire to DARecruiting@acgov.org with the job title in the subject line.