Victim Advocate - Grant Funded Position Job Colorado Springs area,Colorado USA,Social Work

Salary

$26.72 - $32.08 Hourly

Location

Police Department
- City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Special

Job Number

18403

Division

Colorado Springs Police Department

Department

Police Grants

Opening Date

08/26/2026

Closing Date

9/9/2026 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

About the Job:
As a Victim Advocate, you will provide direct services to victims and witnesses encountered by CSPD (Colorado Springs Police Department). You will coordinate crisis intervention for victims of crimes, assess the needs of the victims and witnesses, determine the assistance needed, and provide referral support and follow-up.

This special (at-will) position is grant-funded, and renewal of the grant is anticipated, though continued grant funding cannot be guaranteed.
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2026 Salary Schedule

As a Victim Advocate, You Will

Provide immediate on-call crisis intervention and emotional support to crime victims as needed on a 24-hour basis
Review case reports to identify crime victims and contact the victims to offer services
Provide high quality and comprehensive follow-up support services for crime victims
Coordinate the provision of services with other criminal justice and community-based service programs to facilitate a seamless transition for victims
Ensure that victims are aware of their rights under the Colorado Victim Rights Act
Assist victims in applying for crime victim compensation, when applicable
Provide information and referrals on resources to crime victims for long-term assistance
Assist with informing victims of the status of their case through the initial phases of the investigation, including the filing of the case by the District Attorney's Office or when a final decision is made by CSPD not to file charges
Maintain data on victim contacts for tracking and grant reporting purposes
Assist with grant applications and reports

Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

Colorado Crime Victim Rights Act and the criminal justice system
Community resources for crime victims
Modern office procedures and equipment, including computers and supporting software (especially Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)
Proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Internet usage
Strong crisis intervention and teamwork skills
Conduct field work and provide direct, in-person crisis intervention services to victims of violent crime
Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
Establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with co-workers and with internal and external partners
Cope with emotional and stressful situations and make sound decisions
Drive government vehicle at night and during inclement weather

Position requires working on a rotating on-call basis for after hours and weekend callouts.
Work is performed primarily in an office environment with travel to crime scenes and possible exposure to unpleasant crime scene conditions and inclement weather.
Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field; preferably criminal justice, behavioral science or social science.
One year of full-time, professional experience in a related field.; preferably working with victims of a violent crime, including crisis intervention experience or specialized training from a law enforcement agency in victim advocacy
Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain…