Crime Victim Advocate 1

Pierce County • Tacoma, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Crime Victim Advocate to join our office. The work of a Crime Victim Advocate involves providing professional criminal justice services to victims and their families, working with difficult or complex situations involving victims, and providing a higher level of support to deputy prosecuting attorneys in complicated cases. The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is committed to the recruitment, hiring, retention, and promotion of a diverse staff. Our commitment to diversity creates a strong and collegial office that promotes respect for the community we serve. Our Department takes great pride in the collegial environment we have created. We are supportive of one another, highly competent, and thrive on the collective teamwork of those who work in our office. We have high standards in our work product and for the support we provide. We are looking for an experienced Crime Victim Advocate who exercises independent judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness. As someone who works well under pressure and tight timelines, work in this role involves decisions with serious consequences and requires an intimate familiarity with the structure and dynamics of the criminal justice system and victim rights, as well as the values and attitudes of the community. Given the depth and breadth of your work and exposure to various divisions, this position offers a great foundation for future positions. Learning and development opportunities exist not only within this position but also within the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and Pierce County.

Requirements

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in sociology, psychology, or related criminal justice field.
• Two or more years of experience in criminal justice or social casework.
• As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and counsels victims, assesses needs, responds to crisis situations, provides resources, and makes referrals to community agencies.
• Assists victims in developing short and long term plans to deal with their victimization.
• Orients victims to the criminal justice system.
• Works with deputy prosecuting attorneys in responding to victim questions about the legal process and procedures in the criminal justice system.
• Gives ongoing case status information.
• Explains victim rights.
• Provides emotional support and crisis intervention to victims during trials and court hearings, and assists them with victimization issues.
• Helps victims to prepare oral and written impact statements to the court.
• Works closely with deputy prosecuting attorneys to assist victims or witnesses subpoenaed into court with diverse concerns, including emotional issues and the need for additional law enforcement protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level