Crime Victim Advocate

Crime Victim Advocate

Benton County is currently seeking for a Crime Victim Advocate to join our team. This position provides services to crime victims by assisting victims as they exercise their rights and utilize available services.

Navigates adult criminal and juvenile justice court proceedings and provides a broad spectrum of trauma informed services and support to crime victims. Liaison between victims, prosecutors, law enforcement and community resources. Reviews and evaluates cases to ensure all named victims have meaningful access to their rights under the law. Prepares correspondence, documentation and court pleadings and participates in various interagency activities.

This position works under close to moderate supervision.

for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.

• High School Diploma or GED; AND
• At least 4 years of experience in the field of Human or Social Services, Psychology, Education, Criminal Justice, Victim's Outreach Services, Community Projects or Community Justice. Additionally, one of the four years must be advocacy experience in a prosecution office.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience (not internship experience) to be considered as equivalent. However, one year of internship experience in a prosecution office will be accepted in lieu of 1 year of work experience.

Your application will be used to determine hourly placement based on a pay equity assessment.

Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying.

For further information, please click on the link Oregon Pay Equity Law for more details.

• Must pass a fingerprint-based background investigation and comply with all Federal, State and Local laws.
• Must successfully complete the State Victim Assistance Academy, Basic Victim Advocacy Certification within the first year of employment.

• Victim advocacy experience in a prosecution office.
• Knowledge of the juvenile and adult criminal justice system and legal procedure including state and local laws, legal terminology and court processes/procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of legal office practices, procedures, documents, terminology, victimology, stress and crisis intervention techniques; court procedures and processes.
• Skills in operating basic office equipment including a personal computer utilizing word processing software.
• Skills in interacting with people under stressful conditions
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal effectively with the public and other employees.
• Ability to make decisions independently in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain records, reports and other data.
• Ability to use good judgment in carrying out tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-centered environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain the confidence and cooperation of emotionally vulnerable individuals.

• Hourly salary of $24.52 - $35.16 hourly dependent upon education and experience.

Benton County District Attorney Department

Telephone:

Email: stephanie.rathton.or.us

Benton County (pop. 93,053; 679 sq. mi.) is in the middle of the Willamette Valley, with Corvallis (pop. 61,027) as the county seat. Established in 1847, nearly 12 years before Oregon became a state in 1859, the county is the state’s fourth smallest in terms of area and medium-sized with respect to population. Corvallis is home to Oregon State University (OSU), the city’s largest employer.

Most of the rest of the county is farm and forest land, reflecting a much-treasured rural heritage.

Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more about Benton County

Understanding the County Application Process

Job Interest Cards webpage

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