Victim Advocate II

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifetime pension after vested after 5 

457B Retirement Plan

132 hours PTO first year

11 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday

Education Refund Program

Care Bank – paid family leave

RTD Eco Pass

Medical, dental and vision plans

Job summary

City and County of Denver seeks a Victim Advocate II to support victims, witnesses and survivors of crimes. You will assist with trial preparation, provide information and resources, and coordinate with law enforcement, prosecutors and community partners to ensure safety and rights are upheld.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, referrals, and ongoing communication with clients through the criminal justice process. On-site work at the Denver DA’s office with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Four (4) years of paid or volunteer human services experience with victims of crime.
• Substitution rules apply for education/experience equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy, peer support and assistance to victims, witnesses and survivors.
• Assist with trial preparation and support victims and families at trial.
• Coordinate with investigators, prosecutors and service referrals.
• Inform victims about rights, resources and system navigation with trauma-informed emphasis.
• Maintain contact with victims, arrange translator services, therapy referrals and housing resources.
• Ensure services comply with Colorado Victims Rights Act.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, or related field

Job description

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The expected starting pay for this position is $27.89 - $35.56 an hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 132 hours of PTO earned within first year

• 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday

• Education Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city

• Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)

• Free RTD Eco Pass

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Who We Are

The Mission of the Denver District Attorney’s Office is to professionally and completely prosecute crimes and investigate potential crimes on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado, and in doing so, do justice, advocate for victims’ rights and advise and consult in the deterrence and prevention of crime; to ensure the open, evenhanded and humane administration of justice. The office employs approximately 100 attorneys and 150 support staff, who are responsible for more than 6,000 felony and 12 , 000 misdemeanor prosecutions annually. The elected District Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer in the City and County of Denver, and is responsible for the prosecution of violations of Colorado State Laws. The current Denver District Attorney is Beth McCann.

Location

This position reports on site from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at the Republic Plaza building located at 370 17th St suite 5300 Denver, CO 80202.

What You’ll Do

We are currently seeking a qualified candidate for the role of the Victim Advocate II. As a Victim Advocate II, you will provide advocacy, peer support and assistance to the victims, witnesses and survivors of violent and non-violent crimes and assist with trial preparation.

Day-to-day job duties include:

• Assist with all witnesses at trial, including experts, law enforcement, and medical personnel

• Provides support to victims of crime and their families who attend trial.

• Assists with trial preparation and after the offender has either been found guilty or not guilty or has pled guilty to an offense and is sentenced to probation, jail, or to the DOC.

• Contacts crime victims by phone or mail to provide information, victim impact statements

• Reviews criminal justice documents, reports, and information

• Coordinates with other professionals (i.e., investigators, prosecutors, and other resource referrals) to assist/support victims and to communicate with victims about their experiences.

• Reinforces victims’ rights, provide information and resources throughout the criminal justice process, and address questions involving criminal justice and intersecting system navigation with a trauma informed emphasis on victim/witness safety.

• Assesses victim needs, makes referrals and collaborates with community service organizations

• Maintains contact with victim/witnesses to keep them updated on case status, and assists victims with such things as translator service, therapy referral, transportation arrangements to and from court, protective orders, emergency funds, and temporary housing/shelter programs

• Ensures services to clients are in compliance with Colorado Victims Rights Act

Required Minimum Qualifications

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education Requirement:Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, or related field.

• Experience Requirement:Four (4) years of paid or volunteer human services experience providing casework, case management or trauma services to the victims of violent or non-violent crimes.

• Education and Experience Equivalency:One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, August 30, 2026.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CS3393 Victim Advocate II

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$27.89 - $43.23

Target Pay

$27.89 - $35.56/hourly, based on education and experience

Agency

District Attorney

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

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