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Home My WebLink About15A2167 VICTIM WITNESS PROGRAM DIRECTOR 20220630PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 15A2167 Class Specifications for the Class: VICTIM/WITNESS PROGRAM DIRECTOR EM-03, BU-13X Duties Summary: Plans, assigns, and supervises a victim/witness counseling and assistance program for the County of Kaua‘i; serves as principal staff resource and advisor on all operational and technical matters pertaining to the program; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its overall responsibility for planning, assigning, and coordinating a direct services program that provides comprehensive counseling and assistance to victims and witnesses of criminal acts, including violent crimes, as they are processed through the criminal justice system. Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position). • Plans, assigns, and supervises counseling and other services and activities relative to the victim/witness program; • Formulates immediate and long-range plans, work assignments, policies, and procedures to implement program goals and objectives; • Advises and keeps the Prosecuting Attorney informed regarding the operation and management of the program; • Provides advice and assistance on problem areas involving crises, change and confusion in the criminal justice system process, and assures compliance with priorities and deadlines; • Performs the most difficult and sensitive assignments; • Participates in the orientation, training and development of employees and volunteer advocates; • Monitors program progress and innovates and implements adjustments as needed; PART I VICTIM/WITNESS PROGRAM DIRECTOR 2 15A2167 •Researches, develops, and drafts legislation beneficial to victims and witnesses of crimes and testifies at legislative hearings; •Serves as primary liaison with law enforcement, judicial and other agencies for coordination of services to victims and witnesses; •Prepares and submits annual budget estimates, and initiates requests for special grants and funding from State and Federal resources; •Resolves personnel problems; •Evaluate performance of subordinates; •Prepares and maintains activity records and reports; and •Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of supervision and administration; laws rules, regulations and procedures relating to the criminal justice system, including those applicable to the Crime Victim Compensation Commission; procedures governing legislative proceedings; public and private community resources providing services and benefits pertinent to the Victim/Witness program; crises intervention, counseling, and therapeutic techniques; training methodology; principles of research and report writing. Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of others; formulate, develop, and improve operational policies, practices and procedures; obtain, analyze and evaluate facts; assess psycho-social needs of victims and witnesses of violent crimes; utilize a wide range of interviewing techniques and therapeutic skills to deal with individuals with a variety of needs; draft legislation and concise reports and correspondence; establish and maintain harmonious and effective relationships with others. This is an amendment to the specification for the class VICTIM/WITNESS PROGRAM DIRECTOR, which was approved on October 26, 2005, amended on December 16, 2005, effective March 1, 2005, reinstated on September 18, 2013, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: June 30, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 15A2167 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: VICTIM/WITNESS PROGRAM DIRECTOR EM-03, BU-13X Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in sociology, social work, psychology, or a related field; and • four (4) years of professional counseling experience in social services which involved one or a combination of the following: crises intervention, psycho-social evaluation, or victim/witness advocacy, and • one (1) year of supervisory experience. Qualifying Supervisory Work Experience: Professional work experience which includes planning, directing, assigning, and reviewing the work of others; advising subordinates on difficult program areas; timing and scheduling subordinate work; and training and developing new employees. Substitutions Allowed: The following may be substituted for education: General professional work experience or education credits can be substituted for up to two (2) years of the bachelor’s degree such as: A. Full time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree. B. Successful completion of semester credits in a curriculum leading to a degree or diploma at an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university (15 semester credits = 6 months). Specialized professional work experience in sociology, social work, psychology or a related field or education credits in sociology, social work, psychology, or a related field can be substituted for up to four (4) years of the bachelor’s degree such as: A. Full time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree. PART II VICTIM/WITNESS PROGRAM DIRECTOR 2 15A2167 B. Successful completion of semester credits specific to sociology, social work, psychology, or a related field leading to a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university (15 semester credits = 6 months). A master’s degree or PhD in sociology, social work, psychology, or a related field may be substituted for the education requirement. The following may be substituted for experience: A. Successful completion of semester credits specific in sociology, social work, psychology, or a related field leading towards a Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD degree from an accredited college or university, may be substituted up to one (1) year of the specialized work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). B. A Master’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the specialized work experience requirement. C. A Doctorate’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the specialized work experience requirement. If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered. Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant. Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered. License Requirement: Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position. PART II VICTIM/WITNESS PROGRAM DIRECTOR 3 15A2167 Selective Certification: Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position. Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled. Tests: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination. 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 to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping: Light This is an amendment to the specification for the class VICTIM/WITNESS PROGRAM DIRECTOR, which was approved on October 26, 2005, amended on December 16, 2005, effective March 1, 2005, reinstated on September 18, 2013, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: June 30, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources