SUPERVISING ADVOCATE VICTIM-WITNESS PROGRAM
To land Supervising Advocate Victim-Witness Program in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
A master's degree is the listed credential, and extra years on the job can be traded for it.
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Supervising Advocate Victim-Witness Program is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, plans, coordinates and supervises the activities of staff responsible for providing advocate services to crime victims, witnesses and their families to cope with the financial and emotional problems encountered as a result of becoming a crime victim or witness; oversees staff responsible for providing assistance and social service referrals; does other related duties.
Examples of work
Performs the work involved and supervises staff providing advocate services to crime victims, witnesses and their families. Provides assignments and instruction to staff and evaluates work performance. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting and/or disciplining of employees. Interviews crime victims and witnesses to provide information, advice and assistance. Participates in public speaking engagements to educate the public on the purpose and existence of the program. Reviews cases with victims and witnesses; notifies victims and witnesses of their rights and, of the status of their cases. Provides assistance to victims and witnesses to resolve the problems associated with court appearances (i.e. lost wages, childcare, transportation, etc.). May accompany victims or witnesses to the prosecutor's office, grand jury, or courts to provide support; assists victims or witnesses in providing statements. Responds to questions or concerns regarding criminal justice system procedures, rules and regulations. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with those interested or involved in the work of the program. Provides referrals for needed services, which may include counseling, social services and self-help groups. Provides assistance to victims to prepare and deliver victim impact statements. Provides advice to victims to file claims with the Violent Crimes Compensation Board. Participates in the preparation of informational brochures. May work irregular work hours or be "on call" as business needs warrant. Prepares reports. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and manual information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the methods used to conduct interviews. Knowledge of the methods used to gather and analyze information. Knowledge of the economic, social and emotional effects likely to be experienced by crime victims. Knowledge of the problems likely to be encountered by crime victims and witnesses. Knowledge of the types of social and community services likely to be needed by crime victims. Ability to interpret laws, rules and regulations and apply them to specific situations. Ability to provide assignments and instructions to staff and evaluate their work performance. Ability to provide advice and assistance to crime victims and witnesses. Ability to identify the types of services needed by crime victims and witnesses, and provide referrals. Ability to conduct interviews and gather needed information. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those interested or involved in the work of the program. Ability to work irregular work hours or be "on call" as business needs warrant. Ability to prepare reports. Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual information systems used in the agency, office or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Seven (7) years of professional experience providing advice and referral services to individuals or groups coping with social, emotional, psychological or other problems. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Guidance or related field; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgement and make accurate and informed decisions.