Bilingual Spanish Victim Advocate – DV & Violent Crime

King County; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

County issued laptop

Job summary

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is seeking a highly motivated Bilingual Spanish Victim Advocate to join the Victim Services team in Seattle, WA. The role covers domestic violence and violent crime victim advocacy, with cross-training to handle evolving caseloads and collaboration with prosecutors and community resources.

Responsibilities include direct advocacy, crisis intervention, case documentation in PBK, and engagement with victims from filing through disposition.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in victim advocacy and the criminal justice system.
• Experience responding to victims of crimes strongly preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English and Spanish without a Spanish interpreter.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct advocacy to victims of Domestic Violence or Violent Crime, which will include reassignment based on caseload and community need.
• Provide flexible, cross-unit advocacy to ensure timely, victim-centered support, with assignment adjusted based on service needs.
• Notify and engage with victims upon filing and through case disposition; provide regular case updates and facilitate engagement during critical stages and decision points.
• Maintain accurate data entry and service documentation in the PAO’s case management system, PBK, by taking notes and entering data on victim interactions, information needed for other advocates to provide coverage, services provided/referred to, and attempts to contact victims.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Victim advocacy

Criminal justice system knowledge

Crisis intervention

Job description

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is seeking a highly motivated Bilingual Spanish Victim Advocate to join the Victim Services team in Seattle, WA. The role covers domestic violence and violent crime victim advocacy, with cross-training to handle evolving caseloads and collaboration with prosecutors and community resources.

Responsibilities include direct advocacy, crisis intervention, case documentation in PBK, and engagement with victims from filing through disposition.