Victim Advocate II
About The Position
The Victim Advocate II role within the City and County of Denver's District Attorney's Office provides advocacy, peer support, and assistance to victims, witnesses, and survivors of violent and non-violent crimes. This position plays a crucial role in supporting individuals throughout the criminal justice process, from trial preparation to post-sentencing, ensuring their rights are upheld and their needs are addressed with a trauma-informed approach. The Denver District Attorney's Office is committed to professionally prosecuting crimes, advocating for victims' rights, and ensuring the humane administration of justice.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, or related field.
- Four (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.
- 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.
- Must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Assist with all witnesses at trial, including experts, law enforcement, and medical personnel.
- Provides support to victims of crime and their families who attend trial.
- Assists with trial preparation and after the offender has either been found guilty or not guilty or has pled guilty to an offense and is sentenced to probation, jail, or to the DOC.
- Contacts crime victims by phone or mail to provide information, victim impact statements.
- Reviews criminal justice documents, reports, and information.
- Coordinates with other professionals (i.e., investigators, prosecutors, and other resource referrals) to assist/support victims and to communicate with victims about their experiences.
- Reinforces victims’ rights, provide information and resources throughout the criminal justice process, and address questions involving criminal justice and intersecting system navigation with a trauma informed emphasis on victim/witness safety.
- Assesses victim needs, makes referrals and collaborates with community service organizations.
- Maintains contact with victim/witnesses to keep them updated on case status, and assists victims with such things as translator service, therapy referral, transportation arrangements to and from court, protective orders, emergency funds, and temporary housing/shelter programs.
- Ensures services to clients are in compliance with Colorado Victims Rights Act.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Great benefits
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 132 hours of PTO earned within first year
- 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday
- Education Refund Program (ERP)
- Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
- Free RTD Eco Pass
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
