Bilingual Spanish Victim Advocate: DV & Violent Crime

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

County issued laptop

Generous benefits package

Job summary

The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking a bilingual Spanish Victim Advocate to join the Victim Services team. The advocate will provide comprehensive advocacy to victims of crime, ensuring they are informed, supported, and engaged throughout the criminal justice process.

Cross-trained in domestic violence and violent crime advocacy to meet evolving caseloads. Responsibilities include direct advocacy, case updates, and coordination with prosecutors and community partners, with

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in victim advocacy within the criminal justice system.
• Experience responding to victims of crimes preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals in crisis.
• Strong written and verbal communication with victims and partners.
• Knowledge of local resources for crime victims.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct advocacy to domestic violence or violent crime victims; reassign based on caseload and needs.
• Deliver flexible, cross-unit advocacy for timely, victim-centered support.
• Notify victims at filing and through case disposition; provide regular updates.
• Communicate legal rights, safety options, and resources to victims; assist with rights enforcement.
• Assist victims in filing Crime Victim Compensation claims.
• Deploy crisis intervention and case management techniques.
• Maintain data entry and service documentation in the PAO’s case management system PBK.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Victim advocacy

Crisis intervention

Criminal justice knowledge

Written & verbal communication

Job description

The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking a bilingual Spanish Victim Advocate to join the Victim Services team. The advocate will provide comprehensive advocacy to victims of crime, ensuring they are informed, supported, and engaged throughout the criminal justice process.

Cross-trained in domestic violence and violent crime advocacy to meet evolving caseloads. Responsibilities include direct advocacy, case updates, and coordination with prosecutors and community partners, with