Part-Time Victim Advocate — Trauma-Informed Disability Support

The Initiative Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Trauma-informed experience

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality & judgment

Spanish language

Job description

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