DV/SA Victim Advocate — Crisis & Support

Jefferson County, OR; Madras (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six months leave upfront

Low-cost health insurance

Work-life balance

Job summary

Jefferson County, OR is hiring a Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocate to support victims through investigation and prosecution. The role includes direct victim contact, information and referrals, and coordination with law enforcement and prosecutors.

You will assist in court preparation and provide crisis support as part of the Emergency Victim Assistance Response Program. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of the legal system, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the legal system and rights of victims.
• Excellent communication skills for outreach and reporting.
• Public speaking skills are desirable.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in criminal justice, social service, or public agency helpful.

Responsibilities

• Establish contact with victims as soon as possible, preferably in person.
• Provide support and comfort to victims during investigation and prosecution.
• Keep the victim informed of case status by phone, in person, or written notification.
• Provide information and referrals to victims for counseling, legal aid, etc.
• Assist the victim with safety, practical decisions, and logistics for court.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, prosecutors, and victim services.
• Assist in preparation for Grand Jury and testify in court when needed.
• Maintain statistics for monthly reporting and participate in committees.
• Be on-call after hours as part of Emergency Victim Assistance Response.

Skills

Knowledge of legal system

Excellent communication

Public speaking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Jefferson County, OR is hiring a Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocate to support victims through investigation and prosecution. The role includes direct victim contact, information and referrals, and coordination with law enforcement and prosecutors.

You will assist in court preparation and provide crisis support as part of the Emergency Victim Assistance Response Program. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of the legal system, and strong communication