Victim Advocate I - Prosecution and Code Enforcement

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

4d • $27 - $40 • Hybrid

About The Position

The City and County of Denver, City Attorney's Office, Prosecution and Code Enforcement (PACE) is seeking a Victim Advocate to join our team. This victim advocate will work with victims of municipal crimes and be responsible for providing victims of all ages with the support, referrals, and resources they need during all stages of the criminal justice process.

Requirements

• At least two (4) years of paid or volunteer human services experience providing casework, case management or trauma services to the victims of violent or non-violent crimes.
• This position requires handling emergency or crisis situations, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and computer use.
• The position is subject to varying and unpredictable situations and is subject to many interruptions such as multiple calls and inquiries.
• Will bring a victim-centered, collaborative approach to the position and will work well with individuals of all ages and all walks of life.
• A competent, confident, relaxed yet professional attitude and demeanor are critical in this environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, or related field
• Two (2) years of paid or volunteer human services experience providing casework, case management or trauma services to the victims of violent or non-violent crimes.
• One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Ideal candidates will bring experience working in a prosecutor’s office.

Responsibilities

• Respond to crisis calls, provides information on the criminal justice process: The Victim Advocate candidate will accompany victims to court, assist with obtaining protection orders, answer questions about court cases, offer safety planning, provide referrals to community resources, and staff cases with the prosecutorial team.
• Attend Meetings: The victim advocate may also attend meetings with collaborative partners and represent the City Attorney's Office in such meetings.
• Contact crime victims by phone or mail to explain victim rights, provide information and answer questions about the criminal process, provide victim impact statements, review police reports, assess risk factors, and provide safety planning.
• Appear at trials and at hearings to provide support, offer emotional support and procedural review for the victim and witnesses, and liaison with the court and prosecution team.
• Assess victim needs, make referrals, and collaborate with community service organizations.
• Coordinate appearance of victim and/or witnesses with courtroom schedule and availability of prosecution team.
• Coordinate and schedules meetings with victims and prosecution staff.
• Maintain contact with victims to keep them updated on case status, and assists victim with such things as translator services, therapy referral, transportation arrangements to and from court, protective orders, emergency funds, and shelter programs.
• Ensure services to clients are in compliance with Denver’s Victims’ Rights Act.
• Prepare all necessary paperwork for the disposition of court.
• Explain victim compensation funds and restitution options available to victims.
• Attend meetings with community partners as requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1st month of start date
• Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
• Free RTD Eco Pass

What This Job Offers

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