Advocate

Advocate

Requirements

• Two years of experience with victim advocacy, social work, crisis intervention, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, family studies, psychology, or other closely related behavioral or social science field

Responsibilities

• Provide information on the criminal justice system, victims’ legal rights and protections
• Provide information on the criminal justice process
• Attend court proceedings with or on behalf of a victim
• Identify resources for victims and make referrals to various social service agencies
• Provide crisis intervention/short-term counseling
• Research case status using numerous computer databases
• Manage large caseloads and document information
• Prepare reports and present findings
• Work in the presence of or with a trained canine that comforts victims

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in case management
• Experience working in a criminal justice system
• Public service experience working in an advocate-related capacity
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish