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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Victim Advocate - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY through 11/12/2025

Friday Harbor

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$34.99/hr - $45.89/hr

NEOGOV is seeking a Victim Advocate to provide information and support to crime victims in accordance with the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy. The role involves crisis intervention, advocacy, and coordination of services to assist victims in navigating the criminal justice system and accessing necessary resources.

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Responsibilities

Provides support to people who are harmed regardless of when it occurred, whether it was reported to law enforcement or whether any charge or resolution is made through the criminal justice system. Services may include crisis intervention, information and referral, advocacy, legal advocacy, medical advocacy and outreach and awareness to persons who are harmed

As the budget allows, and consistent with grant documents, provide emergency financial assistance to permit the person harmed to obtain emergency food, shelter, clothing and transportation; short term residential care, window door or lock replacement or repair or other repairs to home to ensure comfort an safety, and medical assistance

Keep the person harmed informed of their rights; charging decisions; protection orders; conditions that may be imposed by the courts; and the progress of case such as arraignments, changes of plea, trials, and sentencing. Accompany persons harmed to court. Inform and provide guidance as needed with the preparation of: victim impact statements at sentencing; restitution paperwork; and necessary paperwork for financial benefits with the Office of Crime Victim Compensation

When requested, will be a legal advocate and provide services to liaison and communicate with those harmed, prosecutors and courts; schedule and participate in prosecutor and defense attorney interviews with the person harmed

Coordinates with private and public organizations for services to victims harmed by crime including emergency assistance. Makes referrals as appropriate to local, state and federal agencies for services being mindful that the victim/witness advocate is part of the prosecutor’s office and cannot promise or necessarily maintain communications as confidential

Coordinates training to support, inform and provide outreach to individuals about available services and the statutory and constitutional rights of persons harmed by crime

Provides information to the community and directly to community groups to increase understanding and awareness of services available to victims and the impact of crime on victims and the community. Write and distribute printed and website materials and news releases focusing on victim rights and issues related to the crimes of rape, sexual assault, child abuse, homicide and domestic violence. Develop and provide educational materials to crime victims

Under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney, prepares and administers the following: victim case files (paper and electronic), maintains current data in InfoNet, and assists in the preparation of the county budget for the grant program

Manages the requirements of the grant and prepares all grant required documentation such as quarterly reports, certifications and hours tracking

Reports child abuse and adult protective services cases to DSHS when required by law

As required by applicable grants, attends training to stay current on legislation related to victims and victim issues

Prepares and submits annual grant proposals to support the program

Acting within the scope of their responsibilities, work as a public employee and municipal officer with courtesy and professionalism, adhering to the highest standard of ethics in accordance with RCW 42.52

Perform other related duties as required by the Prosecuting Attorney consistent with grant requirements

Qualification

Crisis interventionLegal advocacyVictim support servicesCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam coordinationCommunity outreachGrant managementTraining facilitation

Required

Bachelor's degree with emphasis in counseling, social services and psychology, OR any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job functions

Strong verbal and written communication skills necessary

Ability to relate to, work well with those harmed by emotional and damaging criminal events, and effectively coordinate services with other local and state agencies

Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills required

Prior to providing services, a 30-hour pre-advocacy course is required

10 additional hours are required in the first year and annually thereafter 12 hours of training is required