Victim Advocate

Canyon Creek Services; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon Creek Services in Utah seeks a Victim Advocate to provide direct advocacy, crisis response, and ongoing case management for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and trafficking.

You will work as part of the Survivor Services team across Iron, Beaver, and Garfield Counties, offering trauma‑informed, survivor‑centered, confidential services and coordinating with partners to enhance safety and long‑term well‑being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in victim services, advocacy, crisis response, legal advocacy, human services, or related work.
• Knowledge of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, human trafficking, trauma-informed services, and survivor-centered advocacy.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive advocacy, tribal coordination, and language access practices preferred.
• Ability to provide direct services to survivors in crisis and ongoing case management settings.
• Strong confidentiality, documentation, data entry, organization, service coordination, and professional boundary skills.
• Ability to work effectively with survivors, staff, law enforcement, medical providers, legal partners, funders, tribal partners, and community partners.
• Ability to travel throughout Iron, Beaver, and Garfield Counties.
• Willingness to participate in hospital response, crisis response, or other approved coverage as assigned and eligible.
• Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
• Cleared criminal background check.
• Completion of required CCS trainings within 6 months of hire, including 40-hour Core Advocacy Training and CPR/First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct advocacy, crisis response, and ongoing case management for survivors.
• Coordinate services, safety planning, and access to resources across Iron, Beaver, and Garfield Counties.
• Support coordination with partners and participate in hospital or crisis response as assigned.

Skills

Crisis response

Advocacy

Trauma-informed care

Documentation

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Job description

Looking for a role that makes a difference?

The Victim Advocate provides direct advocacy, crisis response, case management, service coordination, safety planning, legal advocacy support, documentation, and ongoing support for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, human trafficking, and related forms of interpersonal violence.

This position carries a direct-service caseload and helps survivors identify immediate needs, develop service plans, access resources, navigate systems, and continue engaging in services that support safety, stabilization, healing, and long-term well-being.

The Victim Advocate works as part of the Survivor Services team and provides trauma-informed, survivor-centered, culturally responsive, and confidential services across Iron, Beaver, and Garfield Counties. This position also supports VAWA-funded service priorities, including coordination with the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, culturally responsive advocacy, service access for Spanish-speaking survivors, legal advocacy, outreach, and partner coordination as assigned and in collaboration with other VAWA-funded staff.

Training and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in victim services, advocacy, crisis response, legal advocacy, human services, or related work.
• Knowledge of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, human trafficking, trauma-informed services, and survivor-centered advocacy.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive advocacy, tribal coordination, and language access practices preferred.
• Ability to provide direct services to survivors in crisis and ongoing case management settings.
• Strong confidentiality, documentation, data entry, organization, service coordination, and professional boundary skills.
• Ability to work effectively with survivors, staff, law enforcement, medical providers, legal partners, funders, tribal partners, and community partners.
• Ability to work appropriately and effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to travel throughout Iron, Beaver, and Garfield Counties.
• Willingness to participate in hospital response, crisis response, or other approved coverage as assigned and eligible.
• Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
• Cleared criminal background check.
• Completion of required CCS trainings within 6 months of hire, including 40-hour Core Advocacy Training and CPR/First Aid Certification.

OUR COMPANY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (M/F/D/V)