Victim Advocate

HORIZON HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC•Apache Junction, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. has offered quality healthcare services to central and southern Arizona for over 40 years. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of the individuals, families and communities we serve, and empower them to attain their optimum potential. Our most important organizational philosophy is Kindness Matters. It is how we do our business and an essential component in all of our interactions with our patients and with each other. The Victim Advocate serves as a critical connection between victims, law enforcement, the criminal justice system, and community resources. This position provides trauma-informed support, helps victims understand and exercise their rights, assists with navigating the criminal justice process, and connects individuals and families with appropriate community services.

Requirements

HS diploma or GED plus 4 years in BH or combined BH education and experience with at least 1 year experience in victim services strongly preferred.
Candidates selected for employment may be required to successfully complete a background investigation, employment verification, and other pre-employment requirements applicable to the position.
A valid Arizona driver's license may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual - English/Spanish
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, marriage and family counseling, behavioral science, human services, or related field.
Bilingual Spanish/English skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, trauma-informed support and advocacy to victims of crime and individuals experiencing crisis.
Assess victim needs and connect individuals with appropriate community, social, medical, legal, and emergency resources.
Assess client needs, when appropriate, by completing a thorough intake process for behavioral health services.
May respond to crime scenes or hospitals outside of normal business hours.
Explain victims' rights, available protections, and the criminal justice process, and assist with related documentation and court proceedings.
Coordinate with law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and community service providers to ensure victims receive appropriate support and follow-up.
Accompany and assist victims at hospitals, shelters, courts, forensic interview facilities, and other service locations as needed.
Maintain accurate, confidential case records and documentation, including referrals, services, and case-related information.
Provide ongoing communication and case follow-up while helping victims navigate available services and resources.
Support community outreach, education, training, and victim-assistance programs.
Build and maintain relationships with community organizations and service providers and identify opportunities to improve victim services.