Provides professional counseling services and assistance to victims and/or witnesses of violent crimes; acts as their advocate within the criminal justice system, and supports and prepares them for the rigors of court proceedings; and performs other related duties as required.
There is currently one (1) permanent vacancy with the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, Victim/Witness Division. This list may be used to fill future permanent and temporary (limited-term) vacancies in the department.
At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
Effective August 16, 2021, all candidates must meet the City and County of Honolulu’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate requirements.
***Subject to funding availability***
1) Only ONLINE applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted online by March 30, 2022, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.
2) Paper applications will NOT be accepted.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major work in social work, sociology, counseling, psychology, or a related field. Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor’s degree.
Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your diploma and/or transcript must be legible in order to receive credit.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Two (2) years of professional (i.e., post-bachelor’s degree, non-clerical) counseling experience in a program which provided social services, to include crisis counseling, one (1) year of which shall have related to the criminal justice system.
Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of: crisis intervention, counseling, and psycho-therapeutic techniques; interviewing methods and techniques; governmental agencies and community organizations that provide pertinent social services, benefits, and other human resource assistance; court procedures and pertinent legal instruments applicable to the program; and report writing. Additionally, such experience must have demonstrated the ability to: assess the biopsychosocial needs of victims/witnesses of violent crimes; and utilize a wide variety of interviewing techniques, particularly as related to crisis counseling.
License Requirement:
Possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license (automobile), prior to appointment, as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality, quantity, and/or recency of your education and experience.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation………………………………..100%
What are the benefits of being a City Employee?
— Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
— Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
— Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
— Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
— Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
— Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
— Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future…choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
— Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
— Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
— Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
— Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
— Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.
* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.
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The information you provide on this form will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements for Victim/Witness Counselor II, as well as to determine your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. Do not submit resumes in place of answering the Supplemental Questions.
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Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your diploma and/or official transcript by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your diploma and/or transcript must be legible in order to receive credit.
Select the statement that best describes your education:
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Do you meet this experience requirement?
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For each position, include:
1) name of your employer;
2) type and size of the agency/organization;
3) your position title;
4) dates you held your position (from month/year to month/year);
5) hours worked per week;
6) the position title(s) and number of employees you supervised, if applicable;
7) the position title of your immediate supervisor; and
8) whether the position required you to have a bachelor’s degree prior to appointment.
Example:
1) Office of Family Services, Greenville Department of Health
2) County government social services agency, staffed by (5) Social Workers and (1) Clinical Psychologist
3) Social Worker I
4) January 2012 – June 2013
5) 40 hours/week
6) I did not supervise in this position.
7) My immediate supervisor’s title was Social Worker IV.
8) This position required a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related social sciences field.
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Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your professional degrees, licenses, and/or certifications in order to be given credit. Please attach electronic copies of these documents to your application. Or mail or drop off photocopies of these documents by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned.
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NOTE: Materials for claiming veteran’s preference points (e.g., DD214 form, etc.) must be mailed or dropped off to the following address within 7 days of filing this application: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Electronic attachments of materials for claiming veteran’s preference points will not be accepted.
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