Crisis-Response Victim Advocate

Las Cruces; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Las Cruces seeks a Crime Victim Advocate to support crime victims with information, education, and resources. The role involves liaising with law enforcement and prosecutors, offering crisis intervention, and guiding clients through the judicial process.

The position requires an associate’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience, with bilingual skills preferred. Candidates must pass background checks and may be assigned to full-time, grant-funded, or other

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in Human Services, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or related field; two years of social work, counseling, or crisis intervention experience.
• Criminal justice degree and crisis intervention experience preferred.
• Background checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Review law enforcement crime reports and victim files; communicate with victims to provide guidance and notify case status.
• Provide crisis intervention, counseling, and information on legal rights and community resources.
• Research questions and provide information; follow cases through judicial process.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication

Interviewing skills

Record keeping

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree in human services or related field

Criminal justice degree preferred

Job description

City of Las Cruces seeks a Crime Victim Advocate to support crime victims with information, education, and resources. The role involves liaising with law enforcement and prosecutors, offering crisis intervention, and guiding clients through the judicial process.

The position requires an associate’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience, with bilingual skills preferred. Candidates must pass background checks and may be assigned to full-time, grant-funded, or other