Victim Advocate Specialist; DVHRT

Domestic Violence High Risk Team Victim Advocate Specialist

The 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office is committed to seeking and pursuing justice on behalf of victims of crime through the fair and ethical prosecution of those who commit offenses in our community. With a focus on education, treatment, and a reduction in recidivism, the District Attorney's Office will also work vigorously to reform the criminal justice system to better serve those who live and work in Adams and Broomfield Counties.

This Domestic Violence High Risk Team (DVHRT) Victim Advocate Specialist serves as a primary point of contact for victims of high-risk domestic violence cases as identified by the multi-disciplinary 17th Judicial District Domestic Violence High-Risk Team.

The DVHRT Victim Advocate specialists provide direct services to victims and witnesses of crime that include offering information about victims' rights, critical event notification, emotional support, information and referral assistance to community-based victim service agencies, and other criminal justice-related services that support witnesses and aid victims of crime in their efforts towards recovery.

General Duties:

• Guides and assists high-risk victims through the criminal justice system and provides access to services for those victims during the pendency of their cases.
• Participates in the DVHRT process by identifying high-risk victims and high-risk cases and facilitating accurate and thorough information sharing among all team participants.
• Provides necessary follow-up or coordination of information to victims and DA Office staff & attorneys, police departments within the 17th Judicial District including Detectives and Victim Assistance Units as well as community team members; provides timely intervention and continuation of services for domestic violence victims and other cases as assigned.
• Provides information regarding the role of the Victim Advocate Specialist and the criminal justice process to victims of crime in Adams and Broomfield Counties. This includes, but is not limited to, information on courtroom proceedings, the overall criminal justice process, and definitions of legal terminology.
• Maintains contact with victims and witnesses of crime. Provides direct services such as safety planning, crisis intervention services, guidance for seeking victim compensation and reimbursement, and criminal justice advocacy based on the victims' situation. Provides appropriate community resources and referrals.
• Accompanies victims to criminal justice proceedings, educates victims and witnesses about the criminal justice system and domestic violence, and provides advocacy by assisting in the protection and exertion of victims' rights.
• Attends and participates in training opportunities directly related to domestic violence.
• Maintains accurate case records and statistical information through documentation for each victim case in accordance with recordkeeping standards and grant guidelines.
• Collaborates with the DVHRT in the development of services for domestic violence victims generally, as well as the planning for and development of a Family Justice Center serving victims in the 17th Judicial District. Duties include developing and maintaining relationships with community partners, law enforcement, and other partnering agencies.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned by the Chief of the Special Victims Unit, the Chief of DVHRT/Family Justice Center Chief and the Director of Victim Witness.

Grant-Related Duties:

• Collects statistical data related to goals, objectives, and measurable workload indicators to support grant narrative reports and outcomes.

Supervision-Related Duties:

• None

• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience providing victim advocacy to survivors of domestic violence in either a criminal justice setting or a non-profit organization, preferred.

• Education and Training: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, human services, public administration, or related field or Equivalent experience that includes 3-5 years of experience providing victim advocacy.

• Background Check: required

• Additional Qualifications: The 17th Judicial District Attorney's office serves both Adams and Broomfield Counties. As such, this position may be located in our Broomfield location, Brighton location, or the Family Justice Center and will likely require travel between office locations.

Bilingual skills are a plus but not required. A resume and cover letter MUST be submitted to be considered for this position.