Part-Time Victim Advocate

The Initiative Colorado; Denver (CO); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 42 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Initiative Colorado in Denver is seeking a Victim Advocate to support survivors with disabilities through trauma-informed advocacy and direct services. This part-time role is 20 hours per week at $26/hour, with a start date of 01/11/2027 and engagement in comprehensive client support and community collaboration.

You will conduct intake, safety planning, crisis counseling, and help clients access benefits and housing resources, while coordinating with the Director of Programs and Operations

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals affected by trauma, violence, or abuse.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Responsabilités

• Perform initial client intake and provide information on confidentiality, grievance policies, Victim’s Rights Act and ADA information.
• Manage hotline: answer calls/texts, listen to voicemails, and add potential clients to intake list.
• Provide safety planning.
• Provide advocacy services and problem solve with clients to help them receive the assistance they need.
• Provide accompaniment to court appointments.
• Provide crisis counseling and domestic violence awareness counseling.
• Develop an implementation plan with clients using all information/resources; help navigate community resources.
• Assist clients in obtaining government-provided benefits.
• Provide information on Victim’s Compensation and other services.
• Assist with Address Confidentiality Program information and enrollment if applicable.
• Offer affordable housing counseling and housing vouchers.
• Provide emergency financial assistance per organizational policies.
• Collaborate with other organizations to offer wraparound services.
• Conduct follow-up surveys with clients.
• Complete other tasks as requested.

Connaissances

Trauma-informed experience

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality & judgment

Spanish language

Description du poste

Compensation

$26/hour (20 Hours Per Week)

Start Date

01/11/2027

The Initiative is a Colorado nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence and abuse through trauma-informed advocacy, education, and community collaboration for survivors with disabilities. We strive to improve access to services, remove barriers, and create safer, more inclusive systems for survivors with disabilities.

As a Victim Advocate, you will provide trauma-informed support to survivors with disabilities. The ideal candidate is passionate about disability rights, victim advocacy, and trauma-informed care.

Job Responsibilities

Direct Service and Advocacy (17 Hours)

• Perform initial client intake and provide information on confidentiality and grievance policies, along with Victim’s Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act information
• Manage hotline: answer phone calls and text messages that are received via the hotline, listen to voicemails, and add potential new clients to the intake list
• Provide safety planning
• Provide advocacy services and problem solve with clients to help them receive the assistance they need
• Provide accompaniment to court appointments
• Provide crisis counseling and domestic violence awareness counseling
• Develop an implementation plan with clients, with all available information and resources, and help clients navigate available community resources
• Provide clients with assistance in receiving government-provided benefits
• Provide information on other services that might be available to clients such as Victim’s Compensation
• Provide information and assistance with the Address Confidentiality Program
• Provide affordable housing counseling and assistance with housing vouchers
• Provide emergency financial assistance, complying with organizational policies
• Collaborate with other organizations to provide wraparound services
• Conduct close-out surveys and follow-ups with clients
• Complete other miscellaneous tasks or objectives as requested

Data and Outcomes (3 Hours)

• Provide data to the Director of Programs and Operations in a timely manner and respond to requests for data updates promptly
• Attend weekly staff meetings to report on status of clients and tasks and to receive support for complex cases
• Attend weekly one on ones with Director of Programs and Operations to discuss performance and areas for growth and development
• Track financial assistance survey results and accurately report them (Flex Fund and internal surveys)
• Maintain and update client files, document all contacts with clients using case management software

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals impacted by trauma, violence, abuse, or other vulnerable populations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $26/hour.