Victim Advocate

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Location:

Corpus Christi, TX

The Victim Advocate provides direct services to victims of crime and their families while supporting community education, outreach, and program reporting. This role serves as a key resource for community partners and helps ensure that crime victims receive compassionate, ethical, and effective support.

• Provide crisis intervention to victims of crime and/or their families
• Conduct follow-up contacts with victims and families
• Provide information and referrals to appropriate community resources
• Assist victims and families with applying for crime victims’ compensation
• Support access to crime victims’ compensation benefits
• Advocate on behalf of crime victims to access needed services

• Maintain case files in accordance with grant and accreditation standards
• Prepare timely and accurate contact notes for client files

• Provide educational supervision to student interns, including training and orientation
• Support the educational goals of university or college programs
• Complete written student evaluations according to school criteria

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with agencies and organizations throughout the Coastal Bend
• Serve as a point of contact for community partners working with crime victims
• Represent Crime Victim Services and Family Counseling Service at informational fairs
• Assist with planning and implementation of training events, as directed by the Program Manager

• Complete program data collection, statistical tracking, and reporting in accordance with funding requirements
• Prepare and submit Time and Attendance Reports, Work Activity Logs, CJD Activity Reports, and Outreach/Presentation reports in a timely manner
• Assist the Program Manager with preparing materials for Family Counseling Service Quality Improvement quarterly meetings
• Participate in the Quality Improvement Team

• Strong interest in crime victim and survivor rights and services
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to respond respectfully and appropriately
• Commitment to empowering individuals while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage responsibilities effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build respectful, collaborative relationships
• Adherence to professional ethical standards and expectations

The Victim Advocate reports directly to the Program Manager and operates within agency policies, procedures, and budgetary guidelines.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other

• Mental Health Care