Victim Advocate

Polk County • Dallas, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs duties as an advocate for crime victims before, during and after court proceedings. Works with victims to accumulate, compile and prepare financial loss amounts for court hearings and for post-conviction restitution collection. Assists with establishing strong restitution collection practices. Collaborates with other agencies to represent the program to enhance and/or develop community resources to assist victims in the community. May make presentations to community, civic groups and agencies on the program as directed by the supervisor. Works with volunteers to serve the needs of the victims.

Requirements

• Two years of academic coursework from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work or a closely related field.
• One year experience working as an advocate in a victim assistance program.
• Work in a professional or paraprofessional capacity in the state court system.
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for crime victims before, during and after court proceedings.
• Work with victims to accumulate, compile and prepare financial loss amounts for court hearings and for post-conviction restitution collection.
• Assist with establishing strong restitution collection practices.
• Collaborate with other agencies to represent the program to enhance and/or develop community resources to assist victims in the community.
• Make presentations to community, civic groups and agencies on the program as directed by the supervisor.
• Work with volunteers to serve the needs of the victims.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 hours of vacation earned monthly with increases every 5 years
• 8 hours of sick leave earned monthly
• 4-5 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (Depends on position; prorated depending on date of hire)
• PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions
• Full health benefits for the employee and qualified family members with the employee paying only 10% of the premium
• Basic life Insurance - employer paid
• Optional benefits such as additional life insurance, short term disability, deferred compensation savings program and flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care expenses
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree