Victim Advocate

Lane County • Youth Services, OR

14h

About The Position

For more than 40 years, the Lane County District Attorney's Office Victim Services Program has provided advocacy, support, and resources to victims of crime throughout the criminal justice process. Our mission is to ensure victims are informed, supported, and empowered while navigating some of the most challenging moments of their lives. As a Victim Advocate, you will serve as a trusted resource and guide for victims and their families, providing crisis intervention, emotional support, safety planning, and referrals to community resources. You will help individuals understand the criminal justice system, explain court processes and offender supervision conditions, and support victims throughout investigations and prosecutions. This role requires compassion, professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to build trust with people experiencing trauma. Successful candidates are strong communicators who can assess needs, connect individuals with services, and advocate effectively while working collaboratively with prosecutors, law enforcement, community partners, and volunteers. If you are passionate about public service, helping others, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of crime victims, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Two years of responsible experience in community service providing direct client assistance and coordinating and training volunteers.
• Consenting to and successfully passing a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Additional specialized training in social work, sociology, corrections or counseling is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, advocacy, and hope to victims of crime.
• Serve as a trusted resource and guide for victims and their families.
• Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, safety planning, and referrals to community resources.
• Help individuals understand the criminal justice system.
• Explain court processes and offender supervision conditions.
• Support victims throughout investigations and prosecutions.
• Assess needs, connect individuals with services, and advocate effectively.
• Work collaboratively with prosecutors, law enforcement, community partners, and volunteers.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED