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Marion County Class Specification BulletinPage of >>> 5.Coordinates, schedules, and oversees the 24-hour on-call volunteer program to respond to victims of sexual assault. 6.Coordinates, schedules, and oversees the 24-hour on-call volunteer program to respond to co- victims of homicide; conducts monthly meetings and provides training to enhance advocates knowledge and skills. 7.Coordinates cross-agency collaboration to improve system response to victims. 8.Compiles statistical reports, analyzes data and makes recommendations. 9.Provides staff support and representation on advisory boards and interagency committees. 10.Prepares for, and performs, occasional public speaking engagements to community agencies and organizations regarding the Victim Assistance Program. 11.Participates in professional organizations and committees. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING 1.Two (2) years college course work in criminal justice, law enforcement, social science, social work or related field; AND 2.Two (2) years advocacy experience in the program specialty area. (Some positions within this classification may also require two (2) years of experience supervising/leading the work of volunteers which may be concurrent with the two (2) year advocacy experience.); AND, 3.Experience coordinating cross-agency collaboration with multiple community partners; OR 4.Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience relevant to the position. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Preference may be given to individuals who have experience or training in the DHS-child welfare > system, the juvenile dependency process. Must possess, at time of hire, a valid Oregon driver's license. Must possess, at time of hire, and > maintain an acceptable driver's record. Must pass a criminal history background investigation; however, conviction of a crime may not > necessarily disqualify an individual for this classification. Must be able to pass a drug-screening test. > KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY Working knowledge of the criminal justice system, court proceedings, and the legal system in the District Attorney's office; supervising or leading volunteers; managing a volunteer program; motivating and coaching techniques. Ability and skill to prepare reports and correspondence; track statistical data for grant requirements; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; respond effectively in crisis situations with a prejudice and judgment-free attitude; make appropriate referrals to community resources for direct service; work with individuals and agencies with a variety of backgrounds and purposes; ability to articulate and express thoughts in the language understood by those being addressed (includes people at all educational levels and in all walks of life and cultural groups); recruit, organize, train and supervise a volunteer staff working in the areas of crisis intervention and counseling; conduct public speaking and training engagements; coordinate and collaborate with system partners to create an appropriate response for victims; establish and maintain professional, effective, and collaborative working relationships with the public, co-workers, volunteers, courts, and other agencies; operate a computer; operate an automobile. ADOPTED: 08/88 https://agency.governmentjobs.com/marion/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=...8/4/2020