Domestic Violence Victim Advocate
About The Position
The Domestic Violence Victim Advocate, under the supervision of the Victim Witness Services Director, provides advocacy and crisis intervention for victims of domestic violence and other crime. Key responsibilities include: Victim Advocacy and Support: This category involves advocating for victims of domestic violence and general crime, including accompanying them to court and offering necessary support. Collaboration and Coordination: Focuses on working alongside law enforcement, court staff, and human service organizations to provide comprehensive support. Crisis Intervention and Service Planning: Entails conducting crisis intervention, evaluating victims’ needs, and creating tailored service plans. Community Engagement and Reporting: Covers educating victims about their rights and the justice process, maintaining program data, and participating in community outreach and training initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
- Valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities
- Advocating for victims of domestic violence and general crime, including accompanying them to court and offering necessary support.
- Working alongside law enforcement, court staff, and human service organizations to provide comprehensive support.
- Conducting crisis intervention, evaluating victims’ needs, and creating tailored service plans.
- Educating victims about their rights and the justice process, maintaining program data, and participating in community outreach and training initiatives.
Benefits
- medical, vision, and dental coverage
- paid leave
- paid training
- participation in the Virginia Retirement System
- generous vacation/sick leave benefits
- 13 paid holidays a year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
