SummaryABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:The District Attorney’s Office represents the State of Oregon in all criminal cases filed in Deschutes County. It is the mission of the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office to seek justice, advance public safety, and uphold the law. We strive to maintain public trust and serve the people of Deschutes County with fairness, integrity, and honor.
The Victims’ Assistance Program (VAP) is a unit in the District Attorney's Office that specializes in helping crime victims in Deschutes County. The primary function of this program is to help crime victims navigate the criminal justice system process and provide assistance that promotes establishing victim stabilization after the crime. The team works to ensure that victims are treated with dignity, respect and compassion, with a mission to involve crime victims and the community in a restorative process that diminishes the devastating impact of crime.
ABOUT THE COUNTY:We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,200 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.
ABOUT THE JOB:The Administrative Supervisor plans, organizes, supervises, and performs variety of administrative support duties for the Victims' Assistance Program within the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office (DAO). Duties include supervising staff, completing special projects, and providing technical support to ensure effective services are provided to victims of crimes, in compliance with Oregon statutes and regulations, and DAO policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities: - Supervises the daily activities of the Victims’ Assistance Program; screens and assigns workload; coordinates, prioritizes, and assigns tasks and projects; trains and coaches staff; monitors work, evaluates performance, and develops staff skills.
- Conducts and coordinates assigned projects and research studies; identifies and resolves problems.
- Coordinates required regulatory programs applicable to assigned area to ensure compliance; assures compliance with department procedures, standards, and goals.
- Prepares information to assist with administrative decisions and policy revisions.
- Monitors, assists and reviews documents and files, including accounting, budgets, contracts, grants, and expenditures; recommends process improvements.
- Provides caseworker services to assist victims of complicated and sensitive crimes as needed to meet workload demands.
- Works with courts and attorneys to assure victim’s rights are addressed.
What You Will Bring: Knowledge of or experience with:
- County organization, operations, policies and procedures.
- DAO policies, procedures, organization, and operations.
- State regulations and standards governing the administration of victims’ rights laws for both juvenile and adult justice systems.
- Principles and protocols for the management of official documents and court records.
- Legal system and law enforcement agency procedures, protocols, and terminology.
Skill in:
- Supervising staff, delegating tasks and authority, and coaching to improve staff performance.
- Compiling and analyzing operational data, preparing reports, and maintaining accurate records.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other participants in the criminal justice process.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
- De-escalation and crisis intervention.
- Methods and techniques for grant writing, grant program management, and record keeping.
*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.
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HERE. Compensation$6,144.60 to $8,234.36 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This position is available immediately.
BENEFITS:Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click
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This posting is open until filled.Minimum Qualifications- Associate’s degree in Business or Public Administration or a related field;
- AND four (4) years of administrative support and records management experience, that includes one year of lead or supervisory experience;
- OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.
Necessary Special RequirementsDriving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
Must have the ability to obtain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) certification upon hire.
Excellent County benefit package when eligible.Deschutes Countyoffers eligible employeesa comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following1month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, DeschutesCounty provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.
Employer paid benefit offerings include: - Life Insurance for employee and dependents
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
- Time Management Leave
Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include: - 125 Flexible Spending Program
- 457 Deferred Compensation Program
- Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance
To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visit www.deschutes.org/hr and click on Employee Benefits.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
