NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Victim Advocate-Part Time
Police Department (New), NC
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$30/hr - $30/hrNEOGOV is a company that provides solutions for government agencies, and they are seeking a Victim Advocate to assist victims of domestic violence and related crimes. The role involves providing support, referrals, and information to victims, completing reports, and maintaining client data while working closely with law enforcement and community agencies.
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Responsibilities
Assists victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, dating violence crimes and other crimes when requested by law enforcement at crime scenes, hospitals, or other safe locations; provides support, referrals, and information related to crime victim's rights and victim compensation information and application
Completes client forms and reports; documents services and referrals provided and conducts thorough case management on all cases to include follow-up contacts and interviews
Assist victims/witnesses with understanding and navigating through the judicial process as well as recommending additional community services; and providing the department with alternate methods of providing family violence intervention services
Transports victims to court and attends judicial proceedings as needed
Work closely and interacts with detectives, patrol officers, supervisors, service providers, other advocates, governmental agencies, and the general public to ensure a victim’s rights and needs are addressed
Develops and maintains strong working relationships with other governmental and community agencies and acts as a liaison for victims seeking services from these agencies
Act as a liaison between the police department and court-sponsored victim/witness services
Assists with presentations to schools, community groups, and others interested in issues related to sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and dating violence in Wake Forest in order to bring awareness to the issue of domestic violence
Performs data entry and maintains monthly, quarterly and annual reports related to client services, statistics, case dispositions, and other services provided by the position
Performs other related duties as required and assigned
Qualification
Required
Thorough knowledge of the criminal justice system's court proceedings and judicial processes for domestic violence cases
Thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal laws related to domestic violence, sexual assault and related crimes
Knowledge of principles and characteristics of victims of crime
Thorough knowledge of community resources to assist with transportation, housing, food, childcare and counseling needed by victims
Considerable knowledge and ability to use modern office technology and equipment
Ability to respond and intervene in crisis situations, interview victims, listen empathetically to victims and advocate for their needs
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
Ability to collect data and maintain accurate statistics, comprehensive reports and complete files
Ability to work independently with limited supervision in a responsible and confidential manner
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement officers, court officials, victims and the general public
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice or related field and experience advocating for victims and providing services to individuals in crisis, including working with community resources or any equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of stooping, reaching, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, and hearing
Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
Must possess the visual acuity to operate computer equipment and maintain and review manual written records
Benefits
Access to 401(k) AND 457 retirement savings accounts
Merit Pay Increases
Voluntary Dental Coverage
Credit Union Membership
Employee Assistance Program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
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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