Victim Advocacy & Crisis Support Specialist

Victim Witness Services For Northern Arizona; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Victim Witness Services For Northern Arizona is seeking an Advocate to assist victims of crimes and crises with crisis response, case management, and support services. The role involves interviewing clients, developing service plans, and coordinating with courts and community resources.

You will maintain case histories, coordinate with law enforcement, schools, and service providers, and travel up to 50% weekly to meet clients where they are and ensure access to necessary services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Counseling, or a closely related field; and/or one year of victim advocacy work experience under professional supervision; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of victim advocacy theories, principles, and practices; ability to apply them in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client case history records and prepare reports.
• Interview clients, assessing situations to determine required services.
• Serve as liaison between clients, homes, schools, family services, courts, protective services, and other contacts.
• Address legal issues, assist with hearings, and provide updated court information to clients.
• Develop and review service plans with clients and perform follow-ups.
• Arrange for medical, psychiatric, or other tests as required.
• Refer clients to community resources for services.
• Provide or arrange for support services for clients.
• Respond to crisis response and/or walk-in client needs.
• Participate in community meetings and programs.

Skills

Victim advocacy

Crisis response

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / Human Services / Counseling

Job description

Victim Witness Services For Northern Arizona is seeking an Advocate to assist victims of crimes and crises with crisis response, case management, and support services. The role involves interviewing clients, developing service plans, and coordinating with courts and community resources.

You will maintain case histories, coordinate with law enforcement, schools, and service providers, and travel up to 50% weekly to meet clients where they are and ensure access to necessary services.