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Duties Summary
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Supervises the day-to-day activities of the victim/witness counseling and assistance program for the County of Hawai‘i and regularly performs the most difficult and complex professional counseling work; and performs other related duties as required.
There are two (2) immediate vacancies with the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney:
- one (1) temporary, not-to-exceed 06/30/2025 vacancy with the Victim Assistance Unit in Hilo
- one (1) temporary, not-to-exceed 06/30/2025 vacancy with the Victim Assistance Unit in Kailua-Kona
(Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised above at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected.)
The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.
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Examples of Duties
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- Supervises the daily activities involved in providing professional counseling services and assistance to victims/witnesses of crimes.
- Monitors workload of subordinate counselors to ensure efficient and timely completion of assigned cases.
- Checks on work progress and provides subordinate counselors with guidance, advice, instruction, and assistance as required.
- Performs professional counseling and assistance to victims/witnesses of crimes that involve the most difficult and complex cases, including by not limited to felony abuse and assault, homicide, manslaughter, negligent homicide, or felony sex assault cases.
- Recommends and updates procedures for the victim/witness counseling and assistance program for review and approval by the director; consults with deputy prosecutors in formulating procedures.
- Interviews victims/witnesses of crimes to determine the nature and degree of immediate and long term assistance, such as medical, psychological, financial, or other needs.
- Informs victims of and makes referrals to appropriate governmental or community agencies for support services.
- Provides victims and/or witness with general information regarding Hawai‘i County’s victim/witness counseling and assistance program.
- Maintains communication, emotional support and progressive assessment of clients’ needs as they proceed through the criminal justice system.
- Counsels the victims and/or witnesses as to their role in prosecution and the role of the prosecutor.
- Arranges witnesses’ schedules and testimony times, and prepares them for the rigors of court proceedings.
- Arranges for transportation, hotel, and other travel accommodations.
- As appropriate, assists the director and deputy prosecuting attorneys in preparing restraining orders, affidavits, and other documents.
- Works with deputy prosecutors to provide assessment of clients’ ability and strength as witnesses in a courtroom setting.
- Advocates on behalf of victims/witnesses in concurrence with attorneys, judges, and probation officers.
- Collects and compiles information concerning cases.
- Prepares correspondence, case records, reports, and other documents.
- Works with community organizations to establish aid to victims.
- Operates vehicle to meet victims and/or witnesses at various locations and/or to participate in public speaking engagements as required.
- Assist victims of crime with post-conviction needs, such as parole hearings, victim offender dialogues, etc.
- Performs other related duties as required.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:- graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in social work, sociology, counseling, psychology, or a related field (scan and attach your official college transcript to your application), and
- three (3) years of professional counseling or case management experience in a social service program that shall have included crisis counseling, such as experience with trauma informed care, direct therapeutic assistance with victims of crime, etc., and
- two (2) years of which shall have been related to the criminal justice system, and
- demonstrated supervisory aptitude*, and
- possession of a valid State of Hawai‘i Driver License (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver license at the time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver’s license at time of hire.)
*Supervisory aptitude is the ability or potential of an individual to perform supervisory duties as demonstrated:
- by the successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects;
- by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist;
- by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or
- by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant’s training, education and experience as presented in the application.
Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.
Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.
Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai’i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.Knowledge of: principles and practices of supervision; laws and regulations relating to the State Crime Victim Compensation Commission; public and private community resources providing services, benefits, and other human resources assistance; common characteristics traits of victims and witnesses; crisis intervention and counseling; interviewing techniques and methods; court procedures, and report writing.
Ability to: assign, supervise, and review the work of others; collect, analyze, and evaluate facts; utilize a wide variety of interviewing techniques in dealing with individuals of varying backgrounds who are under stress; interpret and apply the regulations and provisions of the law to the specific problem; speak and write clearly; prepare clear and concise reports; advocate for the victims and/or witnesses; multi-task and effectively manage large caseload; work effectively in a team environment; be flexible and adapt to constantly changing work environment; use standard office equipment including computer programs, and establish and maintain an effective working relationship with victim/witnesses and public and private agency representatives.
Physical 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 -
Supplemental Information
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Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:
- an official college transcript,
- a valid driver’s license,
- a temporary assignment verification,
- professional licenses, and/or
- certificates,
Veterans applying for veteran’s preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS:
Please ensure that the email address and mobile phone number you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails and text messages or fail to check your email box or NEOGOV account INBOX in a timely manner. Checking your NEOGOV account INBOX daily is recommended and is the most secure method to check on notices sent to you. This is a new feature created by our vendor, NEOGOV.
Please add [email protected] to your contact list. Open your NEOGOV account using your user name and password. In the upper right hand corner of the account is your name, and under your name, click on INBOX to view all notices sent you. The notices will appear here in the INBOX even in the event you don’t receive it on your cell phone, computer, or other electronic device. This is the best way to check and view all notices sent to you.
You will receive a confirmation email upon successfully submitting your application. Failure to receive this confirmation email, indicates that your application was not submitted.
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Employee benefits are generally for full-time permanent employment and include the following from the date of hire:
* sick leave and vacation earnings
* paid holidays
* social security
* credit union membership
* life, dental, medical, vision, and prescription
drug insurance plans
* employee-employer paid retirement plan
* flexible spending plan
* tax-sheltered savings and investment program
* career opportunity and mobility in a merit system for
civil service positionsPersons who are hired may be required to pay union dues/service fees.
Benefits for part-time employment is based on hours worked and type of appointment.
Benefits are subject to change due to legislative, collective bargaining negotiation, and other changes.
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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. The information provided to these Supplemental Questions may be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. Any information you submit may be verified.When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience Sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking.
I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.
- I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above information.
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Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the closing date of the recruitment, unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. It is essential that you describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.Note: Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must be pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience. In addition, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week, per work experience, will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one-half years.
- I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above information.
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Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in social work, sociology, counseling, psychology, or a related field?- Yes
- No
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Did you attach your official college transcript to your application?- Yes
- No
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Do you have three (3) years of professional counseling or case management experience in a social service program that shall have included crisis counseling, such as experience with trauma informed care, direct therapeutic assistance with victims of crime, etc.?- Yes
- No
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If you answered “Yes” to question #5, please describe your professional counseling and/or case management experience. Describe each change in employer or position separately. Include the following information:
A. Employer’s name
B. Your job title
C. Employment dates (from month/day/year to month/day/year)
D. Hours worked per week
E. What social service program(s) were you involved with?
F. Describe your caseload
G. What kind of professional counseling did you provide to your clients?
H. What percentage of time was spent on professional counseling in a week?
I. Describe your case management duties and responsibilities
J. What percentage of time was spent on case management in a week?
K. What type(s) of crisis counseling did you provide to your clients?If you answered “No,” enter N/A.
Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses:
– See above
– Refer to resume
– See attached07
If you answered “Yes” to question #5, were two (2) of those years related to the criminal justice system?- Yes
- No
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If you answered “Yes” to question #7, please describe your professional counseling and/or case management work experience which is related to the criminal justice system. Describe each change in employer or position separately. Include the following information:
A. Employer’s name
B. Your job title
C. Employment dates (from month/day/year to month/day/year)
D. Hours worked per week
E. What criminal justice program(s) were you involved with?
F. What is your involvement with the criminal justice program(s) listed above? Describe your actual duties and responsibilities.
G. Describe your caseload
H. What percentage of time was spent on criminal justice programs in a week?If you answered “No,” enter N/A.
Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses:
– See above
– Refer to resume
– See attached09
Do you have supervisory work experience?- Yes
- No
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If you answered “Yes” to question #9 please describe your supervisory work experience. Treat each change in employer or position separately. Include the following information:
A. Employer’s name
B. Your job title
C. Employment dates (from month/day/year to month/day/year)
D. Hours worked per week
E. Description of your duties
F. The number of employees you supervised
G. The percentage of time you spent performing this work.If you answered “No,” enter N/A.
Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses:
– See above
– Refer to resume
– See attached11
If you do not have supervisory work experience, can you demonstrate your possession of supervisory aptitude?
(Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects, by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exists; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.)- Yes
- No
- N/A (I have supervisory work experience and have described it in question #10)
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If you answered “Yes” to question #11, please describe your possession of supervisory aptitude.
If you answered “No” or “N/A”, enter “N/A”.13
Do you have a valid State of Hawai`i driver’s license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver’s license at the time of filing? (Note: You will be required to submit your valid driver’s license at time of hire.)- Yes
- No
* Required Question