Bilingual Victim Advocacy Specialist (On-Call)

City of Brighton; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Brighton is seeking a Victim Advocate to respond to crisis situations, assess safety needs, and provide on-scene intervention. You will coordinate with police, prosecutors, and social services to connect victims with resources and referrals.

Responsibilities include case management, data reporting, and assisting with victim compensation applications. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; on-call and rapid response within 30 minutes are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with at least two years’ experience in victim advocacy.
• Combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to crisis situations 24/7 and assess victims' safety needs.
• Provide on-scene crisis intervention and referrals for crime victims.
• Liaise with law enforcement, prosecutors, and social service agencies.
• Maintain case management records and grant reporting data.
• Assist victims with victim compensation applications.
• Utilize Language Line when needed.
• Respond within 30 minutes to incidents.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Colorado criminal justice system

Victim advocacy

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

The City of Brighton is seeking a Victim Advocate to respond to crisis situations, assess safety needs, and provide on-scene intervention. You will coordinate with police, prosecutors, and social services to connect victims with resources and referrals.

Responsibilities include case management, data reporting, and assisting with victim compensation applications. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; on-call and rapid response within 30 minutes are required.