Remote Victim Services Navigator for Juvenile Justice

Victim Support Services; Everett (WA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays, vacation and sick time

One paid Wellness Day per month

Job summary

Victim Support Services in Everett, WA seeks a Victim Services Coordinator for the NAVIGATE Program to advance advocacy for juvenile crime victims and families. The role supports the Programs Administrator and Executive Director in developing and delivering trauma-informed services, referrals, and court-related advocacy.

The position emphasizes outreach to juvenile justice partners and community organizations, data documentation, and collaborative service delivery to expand access to supports

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field with relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a remote environment with regular local travel for in-person victim services.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct advocacy and support to victims and survivors of juvenile crime and their loved ones via telephone, virtual, and in-person contact.
• Assess victim needs and provide trauma-informed emotional support, information, referrals, and assistance addressing impacts of victimization.
• Help victims navigate juvenile and criminal justice systems, including processes, rights, court proceedings, and available services.
• Provide information and referrals to community agencies, counseling, legal and medical services, and keep resource information up to date.
• Provide follow-up advocacy based on individual needs and assist with Victim Compensation applications and related programs.
• Advocate for victims within justice systems and communicate questions and needs to prosecutors, law enforcement, and service providers.
• Provide court-related advocacy and support during hearings and proceedings as appropriate.
• Serve as liaison between victims/families and justice-system professionals and other stakeholders.
• Provide warm referrals and connect clients with partnering agencies for specialized services.
• Develop relationships with juvenile justice partners, law enforcement, prosecutors, and community organizations to increase awareness and access to services.
• Conduct outreach and education to raise awareness of services for juvenile crime victims and survivors.
• Attend community meetings and outreach events and coordinate client events.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Trauma-informed

Victim advocacy

Diversity sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice/Criminology, Social Services, or related field

Job description

Victim Support Services in Everett, WA seeks a Victim Services Coordinator for the NAVIGATE Program to advance advocacy for juvenile crime victims and families. The role supports the Programs Administrator and Executive Director in developing and delivering trauma-informed services, referrals, and court-related advocacy.

The position emphasizes outreach to juvenile justice partners and community organizations, data documentation, and collaborative service delivery to expand access to supports