Victim Witness Program Manager Job Description Sample


Find below a sample job description template for the position of Victim Witness Program Manager:

Job Title: Victim Witness Program Manager

Salary: N/A

Job Description:

Under general direction, manages the activities of the Victim/Witness Program of the District Attorney’s Office, and performs related duties as required.

This is a single-position, management classification with responsibility for managing and implementing the county-wide activities of the Victim/Witness Program, including the Victim of Violent Crime advocacy program, Victim of Crime Compensation program, and witness/subpoena coordination activities.

This class is distinguished from Victim/Witness Program Supervisor by the Manager’s responsibility for the administration and success of programs, whereas the emphasis of the Supervisor class is on supervising the activities of a Victim/Witness branch office.

Education and Training:

  • Equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.
  • One year of experience as a Victim/Witness Program Supervisor with Santa Barbara County, supplemented by management experience or training;
  • Possession of a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, or related field and one year of supervisory experience in a governmental community service agency which provides direct services or assistance to victims of crime, supplemented by management experience or training;
  • Possession of a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, and one year of supervisory experience in a governmental or community service agency which provides direct services or assistance to victims of crime;

Additional Qualification:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License.

Required Experience and Knowledge:

  • Principles and practices of management, including program planning, implementation, administration, and evaluation;
  • Personnel management, supervision, and training techniques;
  • Basic math;
  • Grant proposal preparation;
  • Budgeting techniques;
  • Contract administration;
  • Automated systems and personal computer applications;
  • Qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and presentation techniques;
  • Principles and techniques of interviewing and counseling;
  • The criminal justice system;
  • Victims’ issues and rights;
  • Community resource agencies to assist victims.