Trauma-Informed Victim Services Advocate

Lane County; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane County is seeking a Victim Advocate to help victims and families navigate the criminal justice process. You will provide crisis intervention, emotional support, safety planning, and referrals while explaining court processes and supervision conditions.

The role requires compassionate, professional judgment and strong communication. You will work with prosecutors, law enforcement, and partners to support victims throughout investigations and prosecutions.

Qualifications

• Two years of responsible experience in community service providing direct client assistance and coordinating and training volunteers.
• An equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, and experience may qualify.
• Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, safety planning, and referrals to community resources for victims and their families.
• Explain court processes and offender supervision conditions; assist victims through investigations and prosecutions.
• Build trust with victims, assess needs, connect to services, and collaborate with prosecutors, law enforcement, and community partners.

Job description

Lane County is seeking a Victim Advocate to help victims and families navigate the criminal justice process. You will provide crisis intervention, emotional support, safety planning, and referrals while explaining court processes and supervision conditions.

The role requires compassionate, professional judgment and strong communication. You will work with prosecutors, law enforcement, and partners to support victims throughout investigations and prosecutions.