NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Crime Victim Advocate I
Missoula, MT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23.40/hr - $23.40/hr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Crime Victim Advocate I to join their Community Justice Department, providing advocacy and support services for victims of violent crimes. The role involves assessing needs, crisis counseling, legal advocacy, and coordinating services with various agencies to support victims throughout the criminal justice process.
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Responsibilities
Assesses complex needs, including safety and other needs, for crime victims, secondary victims and other people in crisis and determines eligibility for CVA services
Provides initial crisis counseling for crime victims through phone and in-person crisis intervention and provides emotional support and education
Provides emergency legal advocacy for victims
Follows statutory guidelines to screen applicants to determine eligibility; completes and files temporary orders of protection (TOP); prepares clients for TOP hearings; and obtains pro bono legal counsel as needed
Serves as a liaison for the victim with criminal justice agencies, attorneys, medical care providers, social service agencies and other community resources
Refers client to community resources and social service agencies
Identifies gaps in services and coordinate services available to victims with other agencies
Provides support to victims during investigations including: explaining the criminal justice system and legal process; providing advocacy; and acting as a liaison with appropriate criminal justice agencies
Provides ongoing support and information to victims through all stages of prosecution
Attends legal proceedings and hearings with or on behalf of victims
Completes or assists with victim impact statements or other documents as required
Provides information on the Crime Victims’ Compensation Program and assists crime victims in completing applications for reimbursement
Assists with training for local law enforcement agencies, attorneys or other persons associated with the criminal justice system and community agencies on the CVA Program and issues of intimate partner violence and sexual assault
Promotes the visibility and accessibility of the position by attending and facilitating meetings and workshops
Provides training, community education and presentations to schools and other agencies as requested
Contributes information for grant reporting and proposals
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelors degree. Degrees best suited for this position include Social Work or other field with a focus on human development or advocacy
Requires three years of experience in social work, emergency services work, or work in a human services field characterized by: crisis work; work with crime victims; work with vulnerable or underserved populations, (ex: children, youth, disabled, elderly); or work in an advocacy role. Completion of specialized advocacy training, (e.g. YWCA or Crime Victim Advocate training) will satisfy six months of the experience requirement
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must pass an extensive criminal background investigation conducted by the Missoula County Sheriff's Department
Benefits
Excellent Medical Health Benefits
Flexible Benefits Plan
Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical and Accident Insurance
Public Employees Retirement System
Sheriffs' Retirement System
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Supplemental Retirement Benefits
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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