Bilingual Trauma-Informed Victim Advocate

Horizon-Health-and-Wellness; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. seeks a Victim Advocate to provide trauma-informed support and advocacy for crime victims and crisis-affected individuals in Apache Junction, AZ. The role connects clients with social, medical, legal and emergency resources and conducts thorough intake for behavioral health services.

You may respond to scenes or hospitals during off-hours. Duties include explaining victims' rights, coordinating with law enforcement, and maintaining confidential case records.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Advocacy

Crisis intervention

Victim services

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Related field degree

Job description

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. seeks a Victim Advocate to provide trauma-informed support and advocacy for crime victims and crisis-affected individuals in Apache Junction, AZ. The role connects clients with social, medical, legal and emergency resources and conducts thorough intake for behavioral health services.

You may respond to scenes or hospitals during off-hours. Duties include explaining victims' rights, coordinating with law enforcement, and maintaining confidential case records.