Victim/Witness Counselor I - SR-20

Salary : $58,296.00 - $71,016.00 Annually

Location : Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Kailua-Kona, HI

Job Type : Permanent & Temporary Positions

Job Number : 2024-00230

Department : Prosecuting Attorney

Division : Victim / Witness Unit

Opening Date : 11 / 10 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Duties Summary

Performs counseling and case management services for moderately difficult criminal cases; provides information, counsel, advice, and assistance to victims / witnesses of criminal acts; acts as liaison between the victims / witnesses and the criminal justice system agencies; and performs other related duties as required.

There are two (2) immediate vacancies with the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney :

• One (1) temporary full-time vacancy not-to-exceed 06 / 30 / 2025 with the Victim / Witness Unit in Hilo.
• One (1) temporary full-time vacancy not-to-exceed 06 / 30 / 2025 with the Victim / Witness Unit in Kailua-Kona.

NOTE : Extension of position beyond June 30, 2025 will depend on available funding. Grant funded positions are considered "temporary" and have a specific end date noted. Funding for these grants have continued for years, and the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney anticipates no changes in receiving this funding. Because grants are not guaranteed, positions must be defined as temporary.

Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised above at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected.)

Certain Victim / Witness Counselor I, SR-20 positions are career ladder positions. The next level in the series is Victim / Witness Counselor II, SR-22, $5,258 - $6,399 / month. Persons hired into career ladder positions must meet minimum qualifications for the next level in the career ladder series, perform work at the higher level, and meet performance requirements to move to the next level in the career ladder series.

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Examples of Duties

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience :

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to :

Examination : All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s) / certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Note : In-person interviews and / or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department / agency. If in-person interviews and / or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department / agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of : Public and private community resources providing services, benefits, and other human resources assistance; common characteristic traits of victims and witnesses; crisis counseling, and interviewing techniques and methods; and court procedures.

Ability to : collect, analyze, and evaluate facts; utilize a wide variety of interviewing techniques in dealing with individuals of varying backgrounds who are under stress; interpret and apply the regulations and provisions of the law to the specific problem; speak and write clearly; advocate for the victim and / or witnesses; multi-task and effectively manage large caseloads; work effectively in a team environment; be flexible and adapt to constantly changing work environment; use standard office equipment including computer programs; and establish and maintain an effective working relationship with victim / witnesses and public and private agency representatives.

Physical Requirements : Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping : Light

Benefits of County employment : The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and / or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.

Supplemental Information

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required :

Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.

PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

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Benefits of County employment : The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

Medical Plan (HMO or PPO)

These benefits are administered by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. For more information about current employee contribution rates and plans see the EUTF website ().

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and / or changes negotiated through collective bargaining.

REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. The information provided to these Supplemental Questions may be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements and / or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. Any information you submit may be verified.

When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience Sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking.

I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the closing date of the recruitment, unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. It is essential that you describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Note : Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must be pro-rated. Example : Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience. In addition, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week, per work experience, will not be credited. Example : Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one-half years.

Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in social work, sociology, counseling, psychology, or a related field?

Did you scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application?

Do you have one (1) year of professional counseling or case management experience in a social service program that shall have included work related to the criminal justice system and crisis counseling such as experience with trauma informed care, direct therapeutic assistance with victims of crime, etc.?

If you answered "Yes" to question #5, please describe all of your professional counseling and / or case management experience. Treat each change in employer or position separately. Include the following information :

A. Employer's name

B. Your job title

C. Employment dates (from month / day / year to month / day / year)

D. Hours worked per week

E. What social service program(s) were you involved with?

F. What criminal justice program(s) were you involved with?

G. What type(s) of professional counseling did you provide to your clients?

H. What type(s) of crisis counseling did you provide to your clients?

I. Describe your professional counseling and / or case management duties and responsibilities.

J. What percentage of time was spent on professional counseling in a week?

K. What percentage of time was spent on case management in a week?

If you answered "No," enter N / A.

Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses :

Do you have a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at the time of filing? (Note : You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire.)

Required Question

Salary : $58,296 - $71,016