Career Opportunity

Young Adult Justice Initiative Coordinator (8133-Victim/Witness Investigator III)

Recruitment: RTF0135799-01149959

Published: July 13, 2023

Accepting applications until: July 28, 2023

Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.

About:

The San Francisco District Attorney's Office is one of the premier law enforcement organizations in the United States.  Our mission is to collaborate with the City’s diverse communities and law enforcement agencies to make San Francisco one of the safest cities in America.  Our office engages in public education and crime prevention efforts while maintaining the traditional role of investigating, charging, and prosecuting all criminal violations occurring within the City and County of San Francisco.  The unparalleled opportunities for challenging, meaningful, and sophisticated work have consistently drawn top candidates to our office over the years.

With the diverse nature of our community, the ability to work with people of different backgrounds is critical in the work we do. The Office of the District Attorney proactively seeks to recruit, retain and promote legal staff that reflects the diversity of the community served.

Role description

Appointment Type

This is an Exempt Appointment. Pursuant to the City & County of San Francisco Charter, Section 10.104, any person occupying a position under exempt appointment shall not be subject to civil service selection, appointment, and removal procedures. Exempt employees shall serve at the pleasure of the Appointing.

YOUNG ADULT JUSTICE INITIATIVE The City and County of San Francisco (CCSF) Fiscal Year 2020 Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI) Young Adult Justice Initiative aims to reduce serious and violent crime committed by 18–25-year-olds. Activities include the development of a Young Adult Action Plan and expansion of innovative programs to further change the life trajectories of justice-involved young adults, address harm to victims, and prevent future acts of violence.  

CRIMINAL JUSTICE RACIAL EQUITY STATEMENT The San Francisco Community Corrections Partnership, Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council, Reentry Council, and Sentencing Commission prioritize racial equity so that all people may thrive. San Francisco’s criminal justice policy bodies collectively acknowledge that communities of color have borne the burdens of inequitable social, environmental, economic, and criminal justice policies, practices, and investments. The legacy of these government actions has caused deep racial disparities throughout San Francisco’s juvenile justice and criminal justice system. We further recognize that racial equity is realized when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes. We commit to the elimination of racial disparities in the criminal justice system.

Position Description

Under the direction of the Director of Youth and Young Adult Services, the Young Adult Justice Initiative Coordinator will monitor grant activities, discuss program progress, and oversee grant reporting. Conduct community engagement; conduct analysis of justice system data for the purposes of informing the work of the Young Adult Justice Initiative. The incumbent will monitor community-based grants and collaborate with community agencies and criminal justice partners. Additionally, the incumbent will lead the development and coordination of the Young Adult Action Plan and facilitate the Young Adult Justice Initiative Workgroup meetings under the auspice of the San Francisco Sentencing Commission. This is the first level responsible for policy development recommendations and works with a considerable degree of independence on complex special projects. 

Essential duties include but are not limited to:

• Leading administration of the Young Adult Justice grant, serving as a liaison with criminal justice, City, and community agencies to support the expanded use of effective alternatives.
• Serving as a liaison with and building relationships with community-based programs and partners.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practices on violence interruption and reduction, restorative justice, recidivism reduction, and supporting the implementation of evidence-based practices.  
• Coordinate the development of the Young Adult Justice Action Plan.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Seeking additional funds to support the sustainability of the initiative.

How to qualify

Minimum qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of 4 years of training, education, and/or experience in social welfare, behavioral science, criminology, psychology or a closely related field and responsible social service, criminal justice or advocacy experience.

Desired qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Public Health or closely related field, Law Degree and/or Paralegal Certification 
• Experience or in-depth knowledge of best practices in violence reduction, restorative justice, recidivism reduction, justice reinvestment, alternatives to incarceration, and public safety
• Intimate knowledge of the criminal court process and the criminal justice system
• Familiarity with San Francisco’s diverse communities and neighborhoods and community-based programs
• Experience collaborating across government agencies and facilitating multi-agency processes
• Strong independent initiative, capacity to operate flexibly in a rapid pace environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Contract and grant management skills

What else should I know?

All applicants are required to submit the following supplemental materials in a single Word or PDF file along with their application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience.  Additional screening mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine candidates’ qualifications.  Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to participate in the selection process.  Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement in the process.  Additional supplemental materials may be requested during the recruitment process. 

Salary Range commensurates with experience: $104,650 - $127,244 annually

The deadline to apply for this job opportunity is July 28, 2023 by 5:00pm.

Contact: Shavaun Tolliver, Principal Human Resources Analyst (628) 652-4040

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.