HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.302 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION COORDINATOR 20000329DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES
COUNTY OF KAUAI
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION COORDINATOR 6.302
Duties Summarv:
Performs a variety of coordinative tasks in support of
departmental activities involving program services for victims
and /or witnesses of domestic violence, and facilitates
investigations as part of an intervention program.
Distinauishina Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its responsibilities for
coordination of a domestic violence intervention program for the
County of Kauai, including assisting in investigations, training,
and providing referral services to victims and /or witnesses of
domestic violence.
Examples of Duties:
Coordinates fulfilling the needs of domestic violence
victims /witnesses by providing immediate referral information
about appropriate and available governmental and community
resources; may conduct office or field interviews to secure
information concerning the personal history and social situations
of individuals and /or families involved in domestic violence
cases; coordinates continued and conclusive domestic violence
investigations among patrol personnel; prepares case records and
ensures that necessary reports are completed and available to the
prosecutor and court system; responds to major domestic violence
incidents upon request of police personnel; confers and assists
victims with services available through the justice system;
advise victim of domestic violence of court appearance and
requirements; may accompany victim /witness of domestic violence
to court; coordinates prompt domestic violence investigations
between patrol personnel from different watches for continuity
and completeness; reviews reports of domestic violence to
complete investigations; assists victims /witnesses to secure
emergency housing, counseling, and in obtaining temporary
restraining orders or medical services as required; may conduct
roll -call and in- service training; coordinates cross - training
with other service providers; participates in developing and
planning of program requirements to ensure adequate victim care
and successful prosecution; maintains case file, records, and
data concerning domestic violence cases; prepares correspondence,
reports, and other documents; maintains cooperative working
relationships with other governmental and community agencies or
institutions.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 2 6.302
INTERVENTION COORDINATOR
Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Class:
Training and Experience: A combination of education and
experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high
school, and five years of experience providing support services
to social workers, counselors, or other professional workers in
recognized intervention programs, some of which involved
investigative work relative to the enforcement of laws,
ordinances, and /or rules and regulations.
License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle
operator's license.
Knowledge of: principles and techniques of investigation
applicable to the work involved; pertinent laws and ordinances;
various social, psychological, economic, and emotional factors
influencing the behavior and attitudes of individuals; rules of
legal evidence and laws of arrest; court procedures; functions
and jurisdiction of enforcement agencies; report writing; laws,
rules, and ordinances governing disclosure of information;
governmental and community resources pertaining to domestic abuse
and family violence.
Ability to: communicate effectively, orally and in writing,
including speaking to groups and individuals; collect, evaluate,
and interpret facts and recommend courses of action; analyze
situations and people accurately and implement approved course of
action; maintain an objective and emotionally stable attitude in
meeting distressing situations; work within constant time
constraints and deadlines; answer questions and provide general
information and /or direct queries to appropriate personnel; deal
effectively with other employees and the public.
Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must
meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary
and proper for performance of the class.
This is an amendment to the specification for the class
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION COORDINATOR, which was
approved on December 15, 1997, and is to be substituted for
that specification.
APPROVED: , -'1-`51
(Date)
ALLAN I. TA14IGAWA
Director of Personnel Services