Crime Victim Advocate

Korean Women's Association•Tacoma, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Victim of Crime Advocate (VOC Advocate) in Social Services, you will deliver trauma informed care and coordinated victim advocacy to survivors and their families across Tacoma, WA. This role exists to ensure timely crisis intervention, culturally responsive case management, and effective navigation of community and justice-system resources.

Requirements

Bilingual Social Worker capability: speak/read/write English and Spanish
HS diploma/equivalent
Valid driver’s license
Reliable transportation
Auto insurance
Pass criminal history/reference checks
Strong written communication skills
Confidentiality skills
Organization skills
MS Office/Excel skills

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred
Outreach/advocacy experience preferred

Responsibilities

Providing confidential advocacy and ongoing support
Coordinating with civil/criminal justice partners and legal advocacy resources
Assisting with Crime Victims Compensation and Victim Impact Statements
Developing individualized safety planning
Linking clients to healing center and community outreach resources
Supporting volunteer coordination and program operations
Maintaining accurate client records management, intake/progress/exit documentation, and data entry for monthly/quarterly reporting
Translating English Spanish advocacy materials as needed
Serving as back-up through cross-training in other human services functions
Reviewing scheduled client contacts and time-sensitive documentation
Balancing planned appointments with urgent needs
Collaborating with partners involved in legal advocacy
Preparing clear summaries for reporting
Supporting English Spanish advocacy communication by translating short documents
Checking in with volunteers
Aligning on service flow with the program manager
Stepping into cross-trained coverage when another Social Services team member is out