0000003796.CASEWORKER.DA-MULTI PURPOSE ADVOCACY PROJ

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking a Victim Advocate to support the District Attorney’s Office by interviewing crime victims with pending cases and providing essential information about the court process, available resources, and referrals.

The role includes crisis counseling, court accompaniment, risk assessment, safety planning, and coordination with external agencies to secure services and compensation support for victims. A Bachelor's degree is required; no prior experience is necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; no experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and safety planning.

Responsibilities

• Contact and interview crime victims with pending cases.
• Provide information about court process, punishment options, resources and referrals.
• Provide crisis counseling and court accompaniment.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety planning.
• Coordinate with outside agencies to obtain information and services for victims.
• Assist with crime victims’ compensation claims.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Crisis counseling

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Provides support to the District Attorney’s Office by contacting and interviewing individuals who are victims of a crime and have a case pending. Provides information about the court process, punishment options, resources and referrals. Provides crisis counseling and court accompaniment. Does a risk assessment and safety planning. Works with outside agencies to obtain information and coordinate social services for crime victims. Assists in the application of crime victim’s compensation claims, and performs other related duties as directed.

Responsibilities

• Contact and interview individuals who are victims of a crime and have a case pending.
• Provides information about the court process, punishment options, resources and referrals.
• Provides crisis counseling and court accompaniment.
• Conducts risk assessments and safety planning.
• Works with outside agencies to obtain information and coordinate services
• Assists with crime victim’s compensation claims.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. No experience required.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public, while maintaining confidentiality.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Standard office environment. May require prolonged sitting, kneeling, standing, walking, twisting, climbing and the ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs., unassisted.