Victim Advocate & Parallel Justice Specialist

Vermont League of Cities and Towns; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Chittenden County Community Justice Center is seeking a Parallel Justice Program Specialist to provide trauma-informed, victim-centered advocacy and case management for individuals affected by crime across Chittenden County. Initial work focuses on Essex, South Burlington, and Williston, with expansion to additional municipalities.

Based at CCCJC with time in South Burlington, Williston, and Essex Police Dept.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, victim-centered advocacy, case management, resource coordination, referral, and restorative justice services for individuals affected by crime and harm throughout Chittenden County.
• Support victims residing in or impacted by participating municipalities within the Parallel Justice Program, with initial services concentrated in Essex, South Burlington, and Williston and expansion to other municipalities.
• Collaborate with municipalities, law enforcement, community organizations, victim service providers, and restorative justice partners to ensure access to timely support, information, advocacy, and opportunities for restoration.

Job description

Chittenden County Community Justice Center is seeking a Parallel Justice Program Specialist to provide trauma-informed, victim-centered advocacy and case management for individuals affected by crime across Chittenden County. Initial work focuses on Essex, South Burlington, and Williston, with expansion to additional municipalities.

Based at CCCJC with time in South Burlington, Williston, and Essex Police Dept.