Director of Family Justice Center Services

Committed to public safety, the pursuit of truth and justice, to ensuring victims are protected,

and our communities are served with fairness and integrity.

Learn more about this opportunity.Click here to view the Director of Family Justice Centers brochure.What We Offer

In addition to the salary range for this position of $142,815.72 - $199,076.45 annually, depending on qualifications, an employee in this position will also be eligible for the following:

General Salary Increase: A General Salary Increase (GSI) of 3.5%, effective December20, 2026, and December 19, 2027.

Educational Incentive: An educationalincentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, or 5% for completion of a graduate degree.

Executive Annual Leave: The candidate selected for this position will earn 248 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service, to328hours after 10 years of service, and to 368 hours after 15 years of service. Credit for prior public service may be considered (Management Resolution, Section 616A).

Annual Leave Redemption: The ability to "cash in" or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours of Annual Leave within the previous 12 months.

Deferred Compensation: Eligible to participate in the County's401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.

Health Insurance Plans: Afforded a flexible credit allowance of up to $25,558 annually for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans for you and your dependents.

Holidays: 12 paid days per year, including a scheduled floating holiday.

Pension Plan: The employeeand the County contribute to the County's Retirement Plan. An eligible candidate may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems, such as CalPERS. For more information, visit: www.vcera.org.

Additional Benefits: Other benefits include Flexible Spending Account Plans, DisabilityPlans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Benefit Reimbursement Program, and a Wellness Program. Incumbents are also entitled to County-paid membershipin professional organizations related to their position.

The Position

The Director oversees most aspects of the Victim and Community Services Division. This includes the Family Justice Center in Ventura, as well as the emerging centers in Oxnard and Thousand Oaks. The Director provides key leadership in staff development, sustainability planning, community outreach, and partnership development. The Director seeks sources of funding from various granting agencies and is responsible for ensuring staff compliance with grant requirements. The Director serves as the primary liaison for participating Family Justice Center providers. The Director is also responsible for networking with other family justice centers and family justice center advocacy groups. The Director also serves as an advisor to the Ventura County Family Justice Center Foundation, a nonprofit formed to support the Family Justice Center movement in Ventura County.

The Director reports to the Chief Deputy District Attorney for Victim and Community Services. The Director has oversight over several managers within the division. In addition to the Director’s work with the Family Justice Centers, the position will administer the District Attorney's Safe Harbor Program, consisting of facilities throughout the county where police, health care providers, and other community service providers conduct medical evaluations and forensic interviews of sexual assault and child molestation victims.

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the Director role is a collaborative, mission-driven leader who is deeply committed to ensuring victims are protected and treated with dignity. This individual brings strong leadership, strategic oversight, and a passion for community service to guide the District Attorney’s Crime Victims’ Assistance Program and Ventura County’s Family Justice Centers. They demonstrate the ability to build trusted partnerships with multidisciplinary teams—including law enforcement, healthcare providers, community organizations, and victim advocates - while ensuring services are delivered with fairness, compassion, and integrity in alignment with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office mission.

SCHEDULE

• OPENING DATE:April 20, 2026
• CLOSING DATE:May 24, 2026
• REVIEW OF APPLICATION MATERIALS:Week of May 26, 2026
• PANEL INTERVIEWS:Will be scheduled promptly after the first review date.

NOTE: The Director of Family Justice Center Services is an at-will position and is exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance. The incumbent will receive management benefits at the MB2 level and is exempt from overtime compensation.

• Exercises full administrative authority for planning, organizing, and managing the activities and staff of Safe Harbor East and Safe Harbor West Child Advocacy Centers and develops and oversees the management of the current and future Ventura County Family Justice Center's three (3) facilities throughout Ventura County.
• Functions as liaison between the Family Justice Center's client services and partnering agencies, including the development, implementation, and coordination of the Family Justice Center's on-site Partners Board.
• Markets the services of Safe Harbor, Family Justice Center, and Crime Victims' Assistance programs; establishes and maintains an effective customer service program and looks for areas of revenue enhancements.
• Serves as liaison to VOICES of Ventura County, coordinates and serves as Master of Ceremonies at annual Crime Victims' Rights Week.
• Plans, supervises, and assists in the planning and operation of in-service and on-site training programs.
• Independently utilizes administrative authority to establish and interpret policies and procedures and explains their application within the context of the victim and client services field.
• Prepares required grant and departmental reports; compiles and analyzes narrative financial information and statistical data to improve operations, identifies program needs and/or changes to service delivery methods, and prepares and submits grant applications as needed.
• Designs effective work processes and monitors performance outcomes and ensures compliance with Safe Harbor, Family Justice Centers, and Crime Victims’ Assistance Program grants.
• Presents board letters, resolutions, ratifications, program updates, and other agenda items before the Board of Supervisors.
• Analyzes and prepares budgets, sets rates, and prepares related reports; utilizes administrative authority to approve expenditures related to service delivery.
• Serves as liaison to technical, operations, or administrative staff to analyze new legislation, work methods, or reporting requirements; establishes and makes enhancements to automated systems.
• Develops, negotiates, and monitors contracts and contractor performance.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Considerable supervision, program operation, and management experience, or technical-related experience that has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. The required knowledge, skills, and abilities can be obtained with a:

• Bachelor's degree AND five (5) years of experience managing staff and programs in a public service capacity.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Significant experience drafting grant applications and managing grant-funded programs.
• Proven commitment to serving underserved populations in an informed and client-centered manner.
• Demonstrated ability to improve data capture systems and utilize data to make informed business decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with the public, community groups, nonprofits, government officials, and other departmental staff.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, organize, and execute business plans and strategies.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by the date of appointment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of:

• The constitutional rights of crime victims in California.
• Program administration and implementation of CalOES victim services grants within a District Attorney's Office.
• Principles and techniques of budgetary preparation and analysis, fiscal management, organization and staffing.
• Principles and techniques of preparing CalOES victim services grant applications and preparation of grant reports.
• Planning and organizing special events and regular trainings related to crime victims, victim service providers, and stakeholders.
• Marketing services available for crime victims, both internal and external to the County.
• Processes within the criminal justice system impacting victims of crime.
• Trauma-Informed service delivery model as it applies to victims of crime.

Skill in:

• Making public presentations on crime victim-related topics.

Ability to:

• Make presentations to the Board of Supervisors and coordinate special events related to crime victims.
• Analyze administrative and organizational problems.
• Exercise significant managerial authority for developing and executing policies and procedures related to the administration of services within applicable programs.
• Communicate effectively in an oral and written manner.
• Plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
• Develop and present training programs for agency/department staff and others.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, other County Agency/Department representatives, community groups, and the public.

Supplemental Information:

Work is primarily performed in an office environment, but the incumbent will be required to meet with various departments/agencies, business and community groups, the public, and outside vendors. Some travel, primarily within the County, is also required.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this exceptional career opportunity, please complete one of the following for consideration:

Email your cover letter, resume, and any additional materials for consideration to terri.anderson@venturacounty.gov, OR submit an online application at hr.venturacounty.gov and attach your cover letter, current resume, and any additional materials for consideration.

Resume Evaluation

Review of all cover letters and resumes will begin the week of May 26, 2026, to assess whether applicants meet the stated requirements. Please ensure that all relevant work experience, training, and education are clearly included to establish eligibility.

Interview Process

Following a structured evaluation of all submitted resumes, qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview. The top candidates, as determined by the panel, will then be invited to a second interview with the District Attorney. The interviews may be consolidated into a single process or expanded into multiple interviews, contingent on the size of the candidate pool.

Submission Methods:

1. Apply online by attaching your cover letter and resume.
2. Email your cover letter and resume to:

Terri Anderson

terri.anderson@venturacounty.gov

All candidates will receive confirmation that their application materials have been received by the District Attorney’s Human Resources Office. For additional information about this recruitment, please contact Terri Anderson by email at terri.anderson@venturacounty.gov or by phone at (805) 477-1680.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

The selected candidate will be subjected to a thorough background investigation that will include inquiries into past employment, education, criminal background, and driving record. In addition, the successful candidate will be subjected to Live Scan fingerprinting, state, and federal sex offender websites. This selected candidate will be required to complete a LiveScan (fingerprinting) every 5 years due to the requirements of some of our grants.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.