Trauma-Informed Victim Rights Advocate

Van Buren Company; Paw Paw (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Buren Company seeks a Victim Advocate II to provide trauma-informed advocacy and case support to crime victims in accordance with CVRA, focusing on felony and juvenile cases. You will coordinate Victim Rights grant reporting and assist prosecutors, court staff, and community partners on victim rights matters.

Responsibilities include timely notices, collecting VIS, education and crisis intervention, safety planning, and ensuring accurate, confidential case records and grant documentation

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CVRA and criminal justice process.
• Ability to provide trauma-informed, victim-centered services.
• Experience with grant reporting and program documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage felony and juvenile cases and provide county coverage.
• Provide required victim rights information within statutory timeframes.
• Collect and process Victim Impact Statements and assist with sentencing decisions.
• Deliver trauma-informed education, referrals, crisis intervention, and safety planning.
• Assist with restitution and communicate with probation or court staff.
• Administer direct victim-needs assistance using available funding.
• Provide courtroom accompaniment and advocacy at hearings.
• Help victims with Crime Victim Compensation and MI VINE resources.
• Assist with Address Confidentiality Program and DOC victim services.
• Support juvenile cases post-disposition and coordinate with probation.
• Attend Domestic Violence Task Force and CAC case-review meetings.
• Manage Victim Rights grant requirements and annual reports.
• Maintain updated PBK letters for grant reporting.
• Coordinate with Prosecutor and Office Manager on program updates.
• Maintain accurate records of victim contacts and services.

Skills

CVRA knowledge

Trauma-informed approach

Crisis intervention

Documentation accuracy

Communication with stakeholders

Resource familiarity

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

High school diploma + 2 years criminal justice experience

Job description

Van Buren Company seeks a Victim Advocate II to provide trauma-informed advocacy and case support to crime victims in accordance with CVRA, focusing on felony and juvenile cases. You will coordinate Victim Rights grant reporting and assist prosecutors, court staff, and community partners on victim rights matters.

Responsibilities include timely notices, collecting VIS, education and crisis intervention, safety planning, and ensuring accurate, confidential case records and grant documentation